The Translator-Reviser is responsible for performing and coordinating the translation and revision of a variety of English texts for CNA into French. As part of the Publications team, the translator-reviser works closely with English editors and designers to ensure production of high-quality French documents
• Translates and/or revises text such as publications, web documents, meeting minutes, correspondence, media releases, etc. as assigned by the Manager of Publications
• Compares the French language translations against the final English version of the material to ensure accuracy and ease of reading
• Reviews, edits, proofreads and adapts French language documents to ensure accuracy and that the content is grammatically correct and written in an appropriate style for delivery to French language readers in Canada
• Conducts terminology research and maintains the CNA translation and terminology database and ensures consistency in CNA documents.
• Responds to member and public enquiries concerning nursing terminology
• Provides consultation services to staff
KEY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
• Bachelor’s degree in translation
• Five years of experience in translation
• Experience in editing, revision and proofreading French language documents within a production publishing-oriented environment
• Experience working with and updating terminology database software
• Experience coordinating translation projects
• Fluently bilingual (French and English)
• Excellent command of French and English grammar and usage
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office products and knowledge of LogiTerm
• Ability to learn new software easily
• Superior time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter, creative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a publications team
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, including some time outside normal business hours
• Ability to develop good working relationships with authors and colleagues
• Ability to work in an association environment
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous nursing, medical or health care translation experience
• Certification by the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO)
We offer a competitive salary. For confidential consideration, please forward your resumé by December 2, 2011, to Human Resources, 50 Driveway, Ottawa, ON K2P 1E2 Fax: 613-288-5205. E-mail: hr@cna-aiic.ca