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CBS Translator - Chinese

  • Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs
  • Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)
  • Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Technical, Utilities Jobs

Description

  • Translate material utilizing specific domain and client terminology to ensure consistency during translation utilizing style guides and brand requirements.
  • Edit and proofread material translated by others including external partners.
  • Coordinate translation projects, manage deliverables for projects, report statuses and direct work between internal translators and external language service providers based on requirements.
  • Modify the layout of text and images in desktop publishing software to fit translated material.
  • Collaborate with service owners, continuous improvement specialists and other translators to select, scope and implement improvements.
  • Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
  • Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies
  • Experience with presentation, spreadsheet and word processing applications
  • Clear writing style with advanced spelling and grammar skills
  • 3+ years of professional experience in translating
  • Master's degree or other post-secondary degree in translation or linguistics
  • Project management training or experience
  • Professional experience in translating
  • TEM-8 and/or CATTI Level 2 certificate(s)
  • Experience in interpretation

Hard Skills

  • Word processing
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Deliverable management
  • Ability to use project management software
  • Advanced language knowledge
  • Advanced writing skills
  • Proofreading and editing skills
  • Audio translating experience
  • Document interpretation
  • Simultaneous translations experience

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Skilled Collaborator
  • Self-motivated
  • Responsible
  • Organized