Translator - Reviser - 2 Positions

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

Under the direction of the Translation Services Manager, you will independently manage your workload to meet deadlines by evaluating incoming requests, negotiating due dates with clients, outsourcing documents as required and establishing priorities. You will translate independently written material from English to French, often under tight deadlines, and maintain the intent and style of the original material. You will coordinate freelance services, acting as a liaison between your customers and the contractor, and revise outsourced French and English documents for quality control. You will proofread translated material and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and typing errors before publication. You will also perform terminological research and create related records for the translation database.

One of the positions will also be responsible for populating the AI translation lexicon specific to our organization to be used by our personnel working at military bases across the country.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Translation or in a related field AND at least five (5) years of experience in translation or in a related field

Experience

In translating from English to French

In revising documents

In proofreading

In terminological research

In assessing translation demands

In negotiating deadlines and managing changing priorities in a multi client environment

In resolving terminology concerns to ensure consistency of English and French communication

In managing deadlines

In managing freelance services

In managing projects

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Ability to adapt to change

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Analytical skills

Ability to apply communication skills where there may be client resistance

Bilingual Essential (English and French)

Reading: Professional Level

Writing: Professional Level

Oral: Advanced Level

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

The selection process will be done virtually.

This is a Temporary position with anticipated start date of March 2, 2026, and end date of March 1, 2028.

This is a remote position, and the employee can be located anywhere in Canada, but must be available between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m Eastern Time. On-site or a hybrid arrangement is also possible depending on the employee’s preference. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.

Candidates must submit a cover letter with their resume. At least one of the two documents must be in French.

March 2, 2026

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.