French Translator - UniFirst

The French Translator provides internal, written language translation services to all functions and departments to maintain legislation compliance and meet Quebec language requirements for the global organization. This position is responsible for providing all French translations of written documents for both internal and external company usage.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Translate all external and internal communications from English to French.

• Translate all technical documents, marketing tools and reports from English to French.

• Prioritize translation requests from Quebec locations and Human Resources.

• Proofread technical documents or reports in French.

• Manage and prioritize translation requests based on priority and deadlines.

• Maintain record of translations projects requested by various departments in the organization.

• Write technical texts, communications and presentations.

• Maintain and build Translation Memory (Trados).

• Ensure consistency of layouts for marketing translations.

• Clerical tasks as necessary.

The estimated salary for this position ranges from $70,000 - $75,000 yearly. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Geographic differentials may also apply depending on the position’s location. There is no application deadline for this role; recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. 

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in French/French translation, or related field or equivalent experience

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Must be fluent in English and French
• 5-10 years of experience within French Translation
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, task management, and attention to detail
• Digital literacy and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Trados 
• Good teamwork & team leader skills

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As a 90-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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