Freelance Translator – Canadian French, HR & Policy Documents

Headkount

Freelance translator responsible for translating HR documents from English to Canadian French. Focused on maintaining accuracy and appropriate terminology for employee-facing documents.

Posted 6/29/2026contractRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Approximately 20,000–25,000 words across employment policies, employee handbook, and operational materials
Source documents provided in English; delivery in Canadian French (Québécois French), formal register (use of “vous”)
Documents are employee-facing and some are legally significant (e.g., policies that must comply with the Charter of the French Language), so accuracy and appropriate terminology are essential
Delivered in batches according to a milestone schedule to be agreed upon

Requirements

What you’ll need

Native or near-native Canadian French (Québécois French)
Professional translation experience, ideally with HR, employment, or corporate content
OTTIAQ, ATIO, or equivalent credential strongly preferred
Consistent terminology and attention to formatting
Operates as an established freelance business or sole proprietor (own business number is an asset)
Able to maintain confidentiality (a mutual NDA will be signed before documents are shared)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Independent contractor agreement with defined scope and milestones
Quote as a flat project rate or per-word — please include your rate when applying
Please note your typical turnaround for a project of this size

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Hard Skills & Tools

TranslationTerminology ConsistencyDocument FormattingLegal Compliance

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailConfidentiality

Certifications

OTTIAQATIO