Translation Project Coordinator

at  Stantec

DESCRIPTION

Are you organized, resourceful and detail-oriented with a passion for efficient project management, coordination, and client satisfaction? Are you always on the lookout for ways to optimize processes and boost productivity? Do you have experience in translation and project management as well as excellent communication skills in both French and English?
Stantec is currently seeking a Translation Project Coordinator. If you enjoy a variety of tasks, a fast-paced environment and interacting with internal clients and external vendors, this is the ideal position for you! The translation team is based in Montreal, but you can work remotely or in hybrid mode from one of our offices in Québec, Ontario, New Brunswick or Alberta.
Stantec is a world-class design firm and a top employer, with 28,000 employees and 400 offices worldwide. In Quebec, Stantec’s team is comprised of over 1,600 people working in 15 offices. We promote work-life balance and professional development and are committed to providing a healthy, inclusive, and flexible work environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in translation or similar field of study;
• Experience in managing translation projects;
• Experience working as an in-house translator or in a translation agency;
• Excellent command of spoken and written French and English;
• At least five (5) years’ relevant experience;
• Excellent knowledge of the Office Suite of tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and translation tools;
• Organizational skills, thoroughness, attention to detail, autonomy, resourcefulness and ability to prioritize;
• Great attention to quality;
• Ability to work under pressure and handle several projects at once, while respecting priorities and tight deadlines;
• Excellent ability to interact with internal clients and vendors;
• Excellent collaboration skills;
• Knowledge of engineering (an asset).

Working in close collaboration with the Translation Team Lead, you will be the main point of contact for internal clients. You will analyze translation requests and ensure that the Translation team has all the information needed to successfully complete assigned projects. The team translates and revises a wide array of documents for all of Stantec’s business lines and teams, including technical disciplines, communications, finance, legal, marketing, quality, human resources, health and safety, information technology, etc. More specifically, you will:

• Reply to emails from internal clients and clarify their requests;
• Analyze translation requests using translation software;
• Negotiate deadlines and record and monitor translation projects;
• Ensure the efficient coordination of translation projects;
• Effectively manage relationships with internal clients and vendors;
• Format and quality check documents;
• Suggest changes to processes and working methods with an aim to optimize the translation team’s productivity and efficiency;
• Update the translation memory (aligning texts, updating or correcting terminology records, etc.);
• Perform other related tasks as required (e.g., follow up on billing).

You may also translate, edit and proofread documents.