Proofreader/editor for French-language documents

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Our translation service is seeking a proofreader / editor for French-language documents.

Your key responsibilities

As a member of a dynamic team of more than 50 people, you will be responsible for quality control and linguistic quality assurance on a range of French-language documents translated by colleagues as well as documents from other service lines.

• Proofreading financial documents (funds, financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis) and other types of documents (proposals, PowerPoint presentations, brochures), and correcting spelling, usage, grammar and syntax errors as per French-language conventions
• Thoroughly verifying formatting, checking numbers and ensuring all changes are correctly entered
• Managing several assignments and priorities at the same time
• Building effective communications with clients, and Practice and other service-line colleagues

To qualify for the role you must

• hold a university degree at the undergraduate or graduate level in linguistics, literature, translation or a related field
• have at least three years’ of experience in proofreading / editing in a structured and supervised professional environment (experience in the financial field is an asset)
• be able to work under pressure and under tight deadlines, within a dynamic team of versatile professionals
• have an excellent command of French and a very good knowledge of English, a high degree of rigour and attention to detail
• be ready and willing to work outside normal business hours, as needed

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development.

If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offers

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.

It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.

Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer :

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advocating for the 2SLGBT+ community, promoting our Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation.

Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

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