Legal Translator (English to French)

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for a legal Translator to join our growing team!

An integral part of the Corporate Communications department, the Translation team ensures that the tone, voice and values of Intact Financial Corporation are accurately reflected in translations across the organization, in both English and French.

As a Legal Translator, your primary role will be to support the Specialty Solutions department by translating insurance wordings, endorsements and underwriting guidelines from English to French. You will also translate and revise other internal and external communications for that group, including notices to insureds, broker communications and marketing material, and provide language consulting services to business partners to ensure the quality and consistency of the company’s communications in your field of expertise. There will be opportunities to work on translations for a variety of other areas of the company.

Location: 2020 Robert-Bourassa Blvd (Montreal)

What you’ll do here:

• Translate insurance wordings as well as internal and external communications for the Specialty Solutions department. Translate documents for other areas of the company as needed.
• Revise translations done by team members and, if needed, those done by external providers.
• Provide language consulting services in your field of expertise to internal and external business partners and perform terminological research as needed.
• Provide high-quality service and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to translation memory and terminology databases.

What you bring to the table:

• B.A. with specialization in Translation or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• College or university degree or recognized training in the legal field.
• At least five years of experience as a translator, including at least three years of experience translating legal documents.
• Experience in the financial or insurance sector would be a strong asset.
• Member of the Barreau, an asset.
• Member of OTTIAQ, ATIO or any other recognized association, an asset.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of translation memory and terminology management software (MultiTrans Trados Studio, etc.), an asset.
• Highly organized and proactive individual; self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Customer focus and attention to quality and detail.
• No Canadian work experience required but must have authorization to work in Canada.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you’ll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

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