Freelance Translator English to French

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada CLHIA Full time

We work alongside our members to advance public policy solutions that ensure a sound and vibrant life and health insurance industry that allows Canadians to enjoy greater financial security and access to valuable supplementary health benefits.

This position is currently a hybrid position where you are expected to attend the Toronto or Ottawa office at least 2 days a week.

Flexible – this is a position where you will have to approach an issue through different angles and the ability to analyze a situation or problem.

Reporting to the AVP, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, the Translator is responsible for providing professional translation services (mainly English to French) so that written texts are available in both official languages for the CLHIA and to affiliated organizations as per management services agreements.

Prescription, dental and paramedical benefits, with employer paid premiums
~ A defined contribution pension plan with employer matching
~A hybrid work model based out of our Toronto or Ottawa office


Translate, mainly from English to French, a wide variety of documents ranging in complexity in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring quality and clarity, proper style and reflection of the political/industry environment and other sensitivities.


Documents could include:
submissions, industry guidelines, consumer guides, reports and surveys, presentations, press releases, conference materials and website content
Check French documents posted on the website ensuring functionality (e.g., Coordinate the day-to-day workflow of the translation service, receiving, triaging and assigning requests from internal clients.

Act as the day-to-day point of contact for external translation services, following up on requests and receiving invoices, checking for accuracy, and routing for approval and payment.


Ensure accuracy of translation:

conduct terminology research that may involve shared software, clarify meaning with original author or stakeholders, and revise translations prepared by other translators.

Contribute to Translation Services databank.
Provide appropriate background context for external translation services; review and occasionally revise documents translated by freelancers.

University degree in a related field with 2-5 years of related experience
Bilingual (English/French) and certification from an association of professional translators

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint
Organization, project and time management skills to handle multiple projects, including those with tight timelines and changing priorities


On request, we provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.



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