Translator (English to French)

The Multi-Language Services (MLS) department brings together LAO's multi-language efforts and its French Language Services (FLS) program. MLS provides centralized expertise, oversight and support, planning, compliance and reporting for language access to LAO services and communications, so as to meet LAO's language commitments and obligations.

The Translator position is responsible for high-quality translation of all LAO's public communications and documents from English to French. The role also includes coordination and management of incoming translation requests and external translations where required, and contributing to special projects to support the achievement of the departmental mandate.
The ideal candidate for this role is a resourceful self-starter who is highly organized, can work independently and under pressure to a high standard.

Home Location: Provincial Office - Toronto
Secondary/Other Location(s): Not applicable
Reporting to: Director, Multi-Language Services (MLS)

• English to French translation of organizational external communications and documents, including corporate publications and web content, technical manuals, reports, forms, newsletters, posters, presentations, consultation materials, speeches, social media communications, client and lawyer portal content, and individual client and stakeholder correspondence.
• Review the work of internal and external translators to ensure quality and consistency.
• Proofread French documents for printing, posting, etc.
• Manage and maintain Legal Aid Ontario terminology, lexicons and translation memories.
• Ensure correct style and tone, gender inclusive or neutral terminology, and plain language translations that are appropriate for the audience, as required, providing guidelines on accurate vocabulary, style and messaging.
• Understand and utilize all appropriate supplemental materials available to assist with terminology.
• Adapting French content such as identifying French links, resources, and references where appropriate.
• Working closely with team members and internal clients to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of translated materials.
• Coordinating and prioritizing incoming translation requests, communicating with internal clients, assigning and completing translations, within requested timelines.
• Coordinate and prioritize external translation work for English-French translation when internal capacity is insufficient, and for other languages and multi-language translations as needed, including managing accuracy and timelines of work.
• Keep team members and Director informed, and preparing reports of work volumes and progress and status.
• Provide translation expertise on specific language initiatives, including tools, guides and training resources, and organizational public-facing technology initiatives.

• University degree in translation, with 3+ years' experience translating English to French materials of varying complexity.
• Superior command of French grammar and legal references with the ability to write and speak clearly and effectively in French.
• Solid understanding of translation principles, issues and developments.
• Ability to revise and proofread your own and others' translations.
• Excellent knowledge of the Guide de rédaction et de communication du gouvernement de l'Ontario, the Guide du rédacteur du gouvernement fédéral and the Guide du rédacteur de Termium plus.
• Excellent knowledge of governmental and legal-related terminology.
• Excellent knowledge of translation and terminological-research techniques and resources including web-based lexicons and glossaries in the justice sector.
• Good knowledge of computer assisted translation and translation memories such as Logiterm
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
•Ability to juggle priorities, meet very tight deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the communications challenges to accessing information for racialized, non-English speaking low-income communities in Ontario.
• Proficiency with computer software (Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro).

Assets:
• Language skills beyond English and French are an asset

Note: Candidates will be required to complete a translation test as part of the interview process.

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