Title:  Translator (English to French) - Montreal, QC

Requisition ID: 211050

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

POSITION: Translator (English to French), Legal, Financial & General Translation

PURPOSE:

Translate from English to French a variety of texts using sound knowledge of banking practices and the legal framework, as well as areas such as economics, accounting, finance, IT, insurance, investment, credit, marketing, human resources, etc.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Translate texts from English to French in a variety of fields, including economics, advertisements and administration. Ensure that the style is clear, the message from the original English text is conveyed into French, and deadlines are met.
• Make optimal use of translation software to ensure consistency within documents and increase efficiency.
• If required, contact the requestor to obtain further information about the request when all relevant details are not provided or interpretation issues arise. 
• Conduct the necessary research to justify the use of terminology specific to certain texts and contribute to the department’s terminology database on a continuous basis.
• Provide high-quality services to partners by meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements.
• Consult with other members of the department regarding terminology, work with colleagues on larger projects with tight deadlines and, in general, contribute to maintaining a harmonious work environment.  

This position requires the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a translator  
• B.A. with specialization in English to French translation  
• Thorough knowledge of French and English
• Attention to detail
• Good knowledge of translation software and MS Office applications
• Ability to manage several priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of bank products and services
• Member of OTTIAQ, an asset.

Some more information you might want to know.

• Accuracy and thoroughness – Keep himself/herself accountable of work done, ensuring it is completed correctly, thoroughly and is of a high quality.
• Customer focused – Provide courteous and warm service. Timely reply to information requests or complaints from partners.
• Efficiency – Find ways to accomplish the most with the available amount of time and resources. Improve his/her personal effectiveness and productivity by proper time management.
• Team focus – Work effectively with others to achieve common objectives. Help maintain a good team spirit.
• Development – Keep informed of the latest news in his/her area of work by reading specialized articles and journals. Determine his/her needs for professional development and take appropriate steps to meet them
• Pursuant to a language needs assessment conducted by Scotiabank, the successful candidate will be required to be able to communicate in English in addition to French because they will be required to work closely with other groups from head office who operate primarily in English and they will serve and English-speaking clientele.

Location(s):  Canada : Quebec : Montreal 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.