Translator & Project Manager

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a translator and project manager to coordinate the various translation, revision, proofreading and copyediting requests submitted to BDO Canada’s Linguistic Services team on a contract until September 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to collaborate with teams across all service lines, the national office, partners and external clients, and will be tasked with planning resources, setting deadlines and anticipating the workload involved in processing submitted requests in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage translation, revision, proofreading, and copyediting requests; assign projects to team members; keep track of ongoing and upcoming projects to manage workflow
• Analyze requests before assigning them to the right translator to ensure quick turnaround (word count, recurring topics, poor English quality, etc.)
• Resolve issues that arise during the translation process, like delays, technical problems, or shifting priorities
• Together with management, create and keep up to date a calendar with all the firm’s major projects slated for the year
• Actively help implement and support the FlowFit project management tool in collaboration with management and the project team (experience with FlowFit is a plus)
• Serve as a key contact for clients, team members and other stakeholders to foster collaboration
• Convey project requirements, deadlines, and expectations to team members, particularly in the case of financial statements and prospectuses
• Work with management on projects and as needed
• Ensure projects are processed in a timely manner

How do we define success in the role?

• You embody BDO’s core values: integrity, respect and collaboration.
• You understand our industry, the challenges we face, and the time-sensitive nature of some requests. You are seen as proactive, resourceful and positive, and you consistently deliver high-quality work.
• You are a real team player, value effective communication among colleagues, and are committed to building an inclusive and stimulating work environment.
• You actively embrace digital tools and strategies to drive workplace innovation.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• You seek out learning and professional development opportunities to build your skills.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in translation
• Translation experience in the accounting or financial sector (a plus)
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of computer-assisted translation software (SDL Trados Studio), translation project management software (a plus), and terminology databases
• Knowledge of accounting terminology used by industry professionals and CPA Canada (a plus)
• Strong focus on teamwork and customer service
• Member of OTTIAQ (a plus)
• Due to the frequent and complex contact with our English-speaking partners and clients in Quebec and outside of Quebec, and the need to draft documents in English, knowledge of English is essential for this position.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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