Remote French Canadian Linguist
2026-10-03T00:00:00
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire, GB, YO21 1
Application Deadline: 2027-01-01T23:03:30.457
Company Overview
Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.
Welocalize's Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform quality control tasks and on-demand translation tasks
- Take on linguistic lead functions on assigned projects
- Coordinate activities of a group of translators for assigned accounts or projects
- Train and develop freelancers
- Ensure that work is performed at a high standard within specified deadlines and quality levels
- Ensure that the Language Process is being followed by the project/account team
- Perform quality control tasks on assigned projects or accounts (EN)
- Perform on-demand translation tasks (EN)
- Perform trans-creation, translation, and post-editing tasks (EN)
- Perform other translation-related admin tasks (EN)
- Manage project-related queries
- Prepare, manage, and maintain language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instructions) up to quality standards and date
- Interact with clients on linguistic matters as required
- Develop and train new and existing freelancers according to account and Welocalize's needs
- Ensure good interaction among team members and resolve questions on terminology and language matters
- Achieve goals set by the French Team Lead
Qualifications
- University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent
- 4+ years of relevant experience in the translation and localization industry
- Fluent in French Canadian (native level), both written and spoken
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Experience as a translator in Mobile Apps, Search Engines, IT Consumer Products, Entertainment, Marketing, Software UI, Websites is a plus
- Excellent feel for language (source/target)
- Excellent user experience with standard software, such as Windows and Office applications and standard CAT tools
- Ability to work in a virtual team
Additional Information
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and verifying application materials based on available information. For more details on data processing, please contact us.
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Remote French Canadian Linguist in Whitby employer: Welocalize, Inc
Welocalize, Inc. is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a strong focus on growth and profitability, team members are empowered through coaching and mentorship opportunities, ensuring they thrive in their roles. Located in Europe, the company offers a dynamic environment where innovative ideas are encouraged, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful careers in sales leadership.
