Back-up Translation Project Manager

6 months ago


Toronto, Canada MCIS Language Solutions Full time

**Back-up Translation Project Manager**

**About Us**

MCIS Language Solutions is a not-for-profit that has evolved into a social enterprise and has been relentlessly pursuing its goal to remove language barriers for over 30 years. With over 60 full time staff and engaging a roster of over 6,000 language professionals, MCIS provides a full suite of language solutions: from language interpretation, translation and transcription to localization, training, and training development for government, legal, police services and healthcare organizations in more than 300 languages.

VISION | To connect people globally through languages.

MISSION | To advocate for language rights and equitable access to critical information and services through language solutions and human connections.

VALUES | Making a Difference, Compassion and Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, Social Justice.

**Social Purpose**

Every year MCIS invests some of its net income into initiatives that support free services for vulnerable populations, training subsidies for aspiring interpreters and translators, and language advocacy initiatives such as the Our Language Rights Canada Conference on Canadian Language Advocacy Day.

Our Social Purpose Statement is that we exist to uphold the human right to be informed, heard, and understood. Language rights protect the rights of individuals and groups to choose which language(s) they use in private as well as in public interactions, such as legal, health, educational or political access to information and services.

Learn more here: MCIS Social Purpose Journey

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Directly reporting to the Translation Supervisor, the Back-up Project Manager is responsible for all activities related to the translation and related language services provided by the organization.

**This is an on-call position, providing back-up coverage for MCIS’ Translation Department as needed. It is an ideal position for self-employed language professionals who would also like to gain experience in translation project management, while maintaining a freelance work arrangement. Availability during office hours (weekdays 8:00am-6:00pm EST) is required. Evening and weekend availability is a definite asset.**

**The Back-up Project Manager role is comprised of two (2) main activities as follows**:
**Project Management**
- Take customer orders for translation and related language services;
- Identify customer needs and prepare quotes on translation and other related language services requests and respond to all sales inquiries on a timely basis;
- Actively promote MCIS translation and related language services to potential users/clients;
- Provide solicited and unsolicited information to customers, sub-contractors and the public concerning services, schedules, rates, regulations and policies;
- Contact translators to fulfill customer orders, providing to them full information on the project;
- Support translators and other language professionals in conducting their activities by responding to inquiries, providing reference information, mediating disputes etc.;
- Contact partner agencies and/or source translators from various avenues if translator needed is not found on the MCIS roster;
- Review the translated documents from the translator and make appropriate changes to ensure accuracy of content or right formatting on an as needed basis;
- Ensure compliance with language industry certifications, specifically the Canadian Translation Standard (CGSB 131.10) and the ISO: 17 100 Translation Standard, and all other applicable quality standards;
- Ensure customer satisfaction/quality, addressing issues, concerns, etc. - escalate issues to Translation Supervisor, as required; and
- Follow SOPs and escalate non-standard situations to the Translation Supervisor.

**Administration & Reporting**
- Enter customer information in appropriate databases/files and ensure information is up to date;
- Manage and use the translation management and computer assisted translation softwares and assist in determining suitability/uses for new developments;
- Prepare weekly/monthly reports for the Translation Supervisor, as required;
- Prepare monthly invoices for clients;
- Work closely with Internal Operations to ensure data integrity of reports and information submitted to the Finance Department;
- Develop and maintain accurate files for Translation Department; and
- Support other projects in the Translation Department as needed.

**Any other duties that are assigned that are reasonably within the scope of this position.**

**EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS**
- Ability to work independently with initiative and leadership;
- An authentic team player with problem-solving and resourcefulness skills needed;
- Interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and positive attitude;
- Demonstrated aptitude for continuous learning and innovative thinking;
- Fa



  • Toronto, Canada MCIS Language Solutions Full time

    **About Us** MCIS Language Solutions is a not-for-profit that has evolved into a social enterprise and has been relentlessly pursuing its goal to remove language barriers for over 30 years. With over 60 full time staff and engaging a roster of over 6,000 language professionals, MCIS provides a full suite of language solutions: from language interpretation,...


  • Toronto, Canada Alexa Translations Full time

    Alexa Translations is a leading translation service provider that helps the world’s largest and most prestigious legal, financial and government industries with translation solutions that elevate the way they do business. Since 2002, we have grown our reputation by forging long-term relationships built on trust. Helping our clients reach their business...

  • Translator

    6 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Yamaha Motor Canada Full time

    **Summary of Responsibilities** Ensure that all corporate translations are completed on a timely basis while adhering to the company brand, messaging, visual identity and legal guidelines. Work closely with Marketing team and in particular with Brand Development Manager to ensure accurate and timely completion of all projects. **Key Duties &...


  • Toronto, Canada MCIS Language Solutions Full time

    **Back-up Interpretation Services Coordinator** **About Us** MCIS Language Solutions is a not-for-profit that has evolved into a social enterprise and has been relentlessly pursuing its goal to remove language barriers for over 30 years. With over 60 full time staff and engaging a roster of over 6,000 language professionals, MCIS provides a full suite of...


  • Old Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Title: Translator-reviser, Marketing Translation, English to French, Global Wealth Management Requisition ID: 210455Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. As a key member of the Global Wealth Management Linguistic Services team, you will play an important role in our organization’s overall...

  • Knowledge Management

    6 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Grand Challenges Canada Full time

    Position: Knowledge Management & Translation Associate, Global Health Innovation Site: Hybrid: MaRS Discovery Tower (Toronto) + Work from Home Department: Grand Challenges Canada Reports to: Knowledge Management & Translation Manager Status: Full-time, Permanent **Salary**: $70,200 + benefits Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) is dedicated to supporting Bold...


  • Toronto, Canada Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmaprix Full time

    **Location**: 2047 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5M 4A7 At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day. With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers...


  • Toronto, Canada TransPerfect Full time

    Overview: The Senior Project Manager is a key player for high-visibility accounts at TransPerfect International Montreal. Your mandate will be to oversee larger-scope accounts and their projects, which are tailored as business solutions for enterprise clients. Having direct contact with end-clients, you will represent them within our operations and serve as...


  • Toronto, Canada TransPerfect Full time

    Overview:The Senior Project Manager is a key player for high-visibility accounts at TransPerfect International Montreal. Your mandate will be to oversee larger-scope accounts and their projects, which are tailored as business solutions for enterprise clients. Having direct contact with end-clients, you will represent them within our operations and serve as...


  • Toronto, Canada TransPerfect Full time

    Overview:The Senior Project Manager is a key player for high-visibility accounts at TransPerfect International Montreal. Your mandate will be to oversee larger-scope accounts and their projects, which are tailored as business solutions for enterprise clients. Having direct contact with end-clients, you will represent them within our operations and serve as...


  • Toronto, Canada TransPerfect Full time

    Overview:As the entry-level role, the Project Coordinator must have excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate projects under pressing deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Under the supervision of the Director of Production and Project Managers, you will need to provide guidance and motivate linguists, production team...


  • Toronto, Canada TransPerfect Full time

    Overview:As the entry-level role, the Project Coordinator must have excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate projects under pressing deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Under the supervision of the Director of Production and Project Managers, you will need to provide guidance and motivate linguists, production team...

  • Client Account Manager

    6 months ago


    Toronto, Canada UP Fundraising Full time

    As a Client Account Manager you play a pivotal role in the success of our campaigns and our client partnerships. You will be the main point of contact on campaigns with our partners and internal team members; the key to success in this role is establishing strong relationships with both groups. Reporting directly to the Director of UP Fundraising and...

  • Customer Service

    6 months ago


    Toronto, Canada myBlueprint Full time

    Join us on our mission to engage every student in their journey from education to career._ **About myBlueprint** Come grow your career with us! **About the Opportunity** Reporting to our Technical Support Manager, the Customer Service & Translation Specialist will play a key role in troubleshooting incoming inquiries from educators, administrators,...

  • Customer Service

    6 months ago


    Toronto, Canada myBlueprint Full time

    Join us on our mission to engage every student in their journey from education to career._ **About myBlueprint** Come grow your career with us! **About the Opportunity** Reporting to our Technical Support Manager, the Customer Service & Translation Specialist will play a key role in troubleshooting incoming inquiries from educators, administrators,...

  • Editor-Translator

    6 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Ogilvy Full time

    COPY EDITOR / TRANSLATOR – JOB DESCRIPTION As a copy editor and translator at Ogilvy, you will work closely with our account, creative, production and studio teams to ensure that all final material delivered to our clients is free of linguistic, terminological, grammatical, and typographical errors, matches approved copydecks and is consistent with...


  • Toronto, Canada Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Full time

    Are you looking for an opportunity to use your translation expertise in a busy ministry? Are you interested in the translation process from beginning to end? We have an opportunity for an experienced, customer-service oriented individual to translate a variety of texts from English to French. You will also: - review the work of freelance translators,...

  • Knowledge Management

    6 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Grand Challenges Canada Full time

    Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) is dedicated to supporting Bold Ideas with Big Impact®. Funded by the Government of Canada and other partners, GCC funds innovators in low - and middle-income countries and Canada. The bold ideas we support integrate science and technology, social and business innovation - we call this Integrated Innovation®. We have a...


  • Toronto, Canada Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Full time

    Imagine a job where YOU can utilize your exceptional interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with both internal and external teams. Add a great collaborative team, a challenging variety of work, excellent work life balance, and you have imagined a job at the CLHIA. About the CLHIA CLHIA is the respected voice of Canada's Life and Health insurers. Our...

  • Editor-Translator

    6 months ago


    Toronto, Canada Ogilvy Full time

    COPY EDITOR / TRANSLATORAs a copy editor and translator at Ogilvy, you will work closely with our account, creative, production and studio teams to ensure that all final material delivered to our clients is free of linguistic, terminological, grammatical, and typographical errors, matches approved copydecks and is consistent with established brand...