Alexa Translations

Translator

• Support the preparation and formatting of translated documents to ensure they are structurally sound, accessibility-aware, and visually accurate.
• Focus on document structure, accessibility support (AODA/WCAG), and layout/formatting.
• Work closely with Project Managers and linguists to reduce manual effort, prevent file-related risks, and support high-quality deliverables across common business formats (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF).
• Prepare and clean source files for translation in Phrase.
• Ensure proper document structure (headings, lists, tables, headers/footers).
• Apply and advise on CAT filters and settings to preserve structure and minimize rework.
• Support accessibility-aware document handling aligned with AODA and WCAG 2.1 / 2.2.
• Verify and preserve reading order, semantic structure, table headers, hyperlinks, and language metadata.
• Support accessible deliverables in Word, PowerPoint, and tagged PDF.
• Run basic accessibility checks (e.g. Acrobat / PAC tools) and flag issues for remediation.
• Format translated documents to ensure clean reflow and consistency with source layout.
• Address layout issues such as text overflow, tables, pagination, and spacing.
• Perform light IDML / InDesign fixes where required (non-creative).
• Support Project Managers by reviewing re-exported translated files for structural, layout, or accessibility risks.
• Identify issues and recommend corrective actions to reduce downstream rework.
• Contribute to best practices, templates, and documentation related to document handling and accessibility.

Translation Document Specialist – Accessibility, Formatting