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Proofreader/editor for French-language documents

Ernst & Young - 234 Jobs
Montreal, QC
In-person
Full-time
Experienced
Posted 14 days ago

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY's people in more than 150 countries are committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services. We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work.

Our translation service is seeking a proofreader/editor for French-language documents.

Your key responsibilities

As a member of a dynamic team of more than 50 people, you will be responsible for quality control and linguistic quality assurance on a range of French-language documents translated by colleagues as well as documents from other service lines.

  • Proofreading financial documents (funds, financial statements, management's discussion and analysis) and other types of documents (proposals, PowerPoint presentations, brochures), and correcting spelling, usage, grammar and syntax errors as per French-language conventions
  • Thoroughly verifying formatting, checking numbers and ensuring all changes are correctly entered
  • Managing several assignments and priorities at the same time
  • Building effective communications with clients, and Practice and other service-line colleagues


To qualify for the role you must

  • hold a university degree at the undergraduate or graduate level in linguistics, literature, translation or a related field
  • have at least three years' of experience in proofreading/editing in a structured and supervised professional environment (experience in the financial field is an asset)
  • be able to work under pressure and under tight deadlines, within a dynamic team of versatile professionals
  • have an excellent command of French and a very good knowledge of English, a high degree of rigour and attention to detail
  • This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both
    French and English is therefore a requirement of this role
  • be ready and willing to work outside normal business hours, as needed


What we look for

We're interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offers

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

  • Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
  • Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
  • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you


Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advocating for the 2SLGBT+ community, promoting our Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
Competition Number: 1502954

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