French Translator

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French Translator

Summary of the Role:

To assist in the translation of CAWST training materials, documents, and website content into French.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Translate technical and non technical material from English to French.
  • Edit and review translated material for language inconsistencies.

Orientation and Training:

A test translation will be required, and some training provided.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Native French speaker (written and spoken).
  • Experience translating or reviewing translated documents in preferred.
  • Attention to detail required.

Department and Supervision: Education Program Development, under the Translation Coordinator

Location: This role can be fulfilled from home or in the office.

Time Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 hours per week
  • A minimum of 9 months commitment is required for this position

Start Date: We are continuously recruiting new translators.

Deadline for project: Varies

Application:

If you are already a CAWST volunteer, and you wish to apply for this volunteer position, please contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator, or write to cawst@cawst.org. If you are new to CAWST, please provide a brief note of introduction, including your interests, background, and the position you are interested in, and request a volunteer prospect form from the cawst@cawst.org.

Additional comments:

All CAWST volunteers are invited to participate in a 4 day training workshop of their choice after completion of 40 volunteer hours. Volunteers are also invited to join in our annual Volunteer appreciation night. CAWST welcomes volunteers searching for work experience, and is happy to provide letters of reference to interested volunteers.

If you have any questions regarding this volunteer position, please do not hesitate to contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator, Lauren Binette, at:

12, 2916 - 5 Avenue NE

Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T2A 6K4

Phone: +1 403-243-3285 ext 237

Fax: +1 403-243-6199