English - French Technical Translator and Writer

Technical Translator (French)

Job Description

SES & technologies ltd. (SES) seeks the services of a technical translator and writer (English ↔ French) for full-time employment. The candidate that is capable of fluently translating from either language will have an added advantage during the hiring review process. The candidate must be able to understand the scientific and technical ideas related to the products and services provided by SES while working with a team of researchers, engineers, and programmers. The selected candidate will work on the following types of documents:

• User guides, tutorials, and instruction manuals
• Online help files
• Technical brochures
• Website marketing material and newsletters
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and reference manuals
• Video narration scripts

Additionally, the Technical Translator and Writer must contribute to the layout and design of the above documents.

Requirements

• Electrical knowledge and background or equivalent
• Excellent French writing skills
• Very good knowledge of English due to documentation and communications with customers who are about 95% outside Quebec
• Good knowledge of authoring and translation tools such as Madcap Flare and Lingo
• Three or more years of experience in technical writing and/or translation roles
• Good knowledge of MS Office suite

Assets

• Experience with screen capture and video editing tools (e.g., Snagit, Camtasia)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Experience with AI-powered content or translation tools
• Knowledge of additional languages beyond French and English
• Experience working in cross-functional or R&D-driven teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Free internet and cell phone
• Extensive healthcare benefits, including dental and vision coverage (with annual private checkups for some employees)
• 24/7 access to telemedicine with a multidisciplinary medical team, including mental health specialists and psychotherapists
• Employer contribution to RRSP
• Free parking
• Flexible work hours
• On-site gym
• Family membership to a gym
• Summer BBQ event and annual getaway weekend in a resort, etc.
• Cafeteria loaded with free snacks, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and other amenities