French Language Compliance Translation Specialist

French Language Compliance Translation Specialist

About Us

Cole International is a logistics company with a proud history spanning over 65 years. From our beginnings in to becoming a national leader across Canada, our growth has been built on trust, service, and a commitment to doing what’s right. At Cole, we don’t just move goods—we move businesses forward by putting people at the heart of everything we do.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a one year contract opportunity that makes meaningful impact across the organization by helping shape how we communicate with employees, customers, and partners throughout Québec. In this role, you’ll collaborate with teams across HR, Operations, IT, Finance, Legal, and Leadership while helping strengthen compliance, consistency, and communication standards company-wide.

This role will be located wither in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, or Ottawa and is a one year contract.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to projects that support growth, operational excellence, and inclusive communication practices across the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: range of $40, to $70,
• Opportunities to grow your career within a well-established organization
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven company culture
• Opportunity to make an impact on an evolving business

What You'll Do

• Translate written materials from English into Québécois French while preserving tone, intent, and legal or commercial accuracy
• Support the translation of: Employee communications and company policies Employment agreements and HR documentation Client-facing materials and service agreements Training resources and internal communications Additional translation requests as required
• Review communications and documentation to support compliance with Québec language legislation, including Bill 96 and the Charter of the French Language
• Advise internal stakeholders on French language requirements related to: Employment documentation Customer communications Software interfaces and internal tools Other business communications as identified
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend practical solutions to support remediation efforts
• Maintain and update a standardized glossary of approved French terminology to ensure consistency across all translated materials
• Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Operations, and Risk & Controls teams on Québec-specific communication initiatives
• Support audits, reporting, and documentation related to language compliance activities
• Implement quality review and approval processes for translated content
• Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and messaging across Québec-facing communications
• Coordinate with external translation vendors when required
• Provide translation support to other business units within the Mullen Group of Companies as needed

What You'll Bring

• Fluently bilingual in English and French, with strong Québécois French language proficiency
• 3–5+ years of experience in translation, localization, communications, or a related field
• Strong understanding of Québec language legislation, including Bill 96 and the Charter of the French Language
• Experience translating legal, HR, regulatory, or technical documentation is considered an asset
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them effectively in a business environment
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and manage competing priorities
• Post-secondary education in translation, communications, linguistics, or a related discipline is considered an asset

Join Our Team

At Cole International, we’re committed to building a workplace where collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement are part of everything we do. If you’re passionate about language, communication, and supporting compliance in a dynamic business environment, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.