Editor and Linguist at Canadian Red Cross

Title : Editor and Linguist

Employee Working Location : Partially Virtual / Hybrid (Montréal, QC)

Employment Status : Temporary Full-time until March 31, 2026

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

Responsibility 1 – Provide revision services with a focus on language, terminology and technical accuracy

• Review training materials produced by the national Learning and Development team, including all components of online or virtual training, as well as Emergency Management documentation.
• Occasionally review documents for other CRC departments as well as general documentation (legal documents, health and wellbeing webinar, interview guides, email banners, IFRC material, etc.).
• Ensure documentation used in Quebec is adapted to the CRC-Quebec reality and meets the needs in the field.
• Ensure stylistic consistency.
• Assess the language quality of various documents and draft reports and recommendations.
• Translate short text from English to French, if needed.
• Draft (relatively short) content, as needed, based on discussions with key contacts (e.g., Quebec-specific requirements, changes to standards, procedures, etc.).
• Perform quality control of documents and texts with respect to style, syntax, and grammar.
• Ensure that French and English versions match.
• Conduct terminology and technical research and verification.
• Replace icons and images as needed.
• Adapt graphics or visual elements as needed.
• Ensure proper file management.
• Work with the Translation department as needed.
  
  

Responsibility 2 - Work closely with various departments

• Validate specific policies, procedures, and standards.
• Review documents specifically related to emergency operations under tight deadlines.
• Work closely with other personnel to validate terms and content.
  
  

Responsibility 3 – Project Management

• Manage and monitor the various translation and revision projects assigned.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director - Training - Volunteer Resources in setting objectives and priorities for revision projects.
• Ensure communications with stakeholders and act as the focal point for all revision projects.
  
  

Responsibility 4 – Other Duties

• Create follow-up reports on various revision projects.
• Provide terminology support for specific employee and volunteer programs.
• Perform other administrative tasks.
  
  

What we are looking for :

• University-level training in translation or any relevant combination of training and experience.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience providing professional revision and terminology services.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience in emergency management is considered an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory.
• Extensive knowledge of and practical experience with the MS Office suite.
• Extensive knowledge of French and English and their associated resources, terminology, and challenges.
• Knowledge of translation techniques.
• Knowledge of terminology procedures.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and to meet deadlines.
• Proven reasoning and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service.
• Capacity to be flexible, self-sufficient, proactive and exercise professionalism.
• Ability to occasionally work in a high-pressure environment with non-traditional hours.
  
  

Working Conditions :

• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).