French to English Medical Translator (contract)

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

You will be responsible for accurately conveying the meaning of written and spoken medical and insurance content from French to English, while ensuring that context, clinical accuracy, and meaning are preserved. You will apply comprehensive knowledge, skills, and best practices to perform assignments with precision and excellence.

Please note this is a 12-month contract opportunity.

This role is open to candidates located in Quebec and Ontario.

What will you do?

• Translate medical and insurance documentation from French to English for Life & Health Claims adjudicators and clinical team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with clinical terminology standards

• Maintain translation quality through selective revision audits and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

• Meet strict departmental service level agreements (SLAs) and tight turnaround times while maintaining unwavering quality standards

• Research, document, and communicate medical terminology to build a comprehensive team glossary and ensure consistent translation across all claims

• Exercise integrity and strictly adhere to RBCI privacy and confidentiality procedures when handling sensitive client information

• Optimize the use of in-house terminology databases, reference materials, and information technology tools to enhance efficiency

• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to keep translation procedures updated and identify process improvements

• Enhance partner and client experience through effective communication and strong working relationships

What will you need to succeed?

Must have

• Post-secondary degree in Translation, Linguistics, or equivalent related professional experience

• Minimum 2 years of professional medical and/or insurance translation experience with documented track record

• Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will regularly do business with RBC partners and/or employees across Canada with English and French speaking needs.

• Fluency in French and English, written and spoken

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies and terminology issues

• Ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines while maintaining quality

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and deliver exceptional client experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Nice to Have

• Experience with translation management systems or medical terminology databases

• Familiarity with claims adjudication processes or insurance industry terminology

• Knowledge of disability claims, rehabilitation terminology, or workers’ compensation processes

• Strong analytical thinking and results-driven approach

• Ability to quickly learn software applications

What's in it for you?

• A Total Rewards program, competitive pay and high-earning potential

• Flexible work/life balance options

• All the tools, training, and team support you need to grow your business and career

• Sophisticated RBCI software tools to boost your productivity

Job Skills

Adaptability, Communication, Copywriting, Detail-Oriented, Information Capture, Internal Communications, Long Term Planning, Proofreading, Translations, Written Communication

Additional Job Details

Address:

MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGA

City:

Mississauga

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

INSURANCE

Job Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-12

Application Deadline:

2026-09-04

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:

$55,000.00 - $90,000.00

The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

You have the potential to earn RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided that business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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