Proofreader/editor for French-language documents

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.

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

Your key responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 offer

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.

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