Linguist – French

LILT AI

Linguist translating content between English and Canadian French while adapting text for local markets. Work as a contractor with flexible hours on diverse projects at Lilt.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates native-level proficiency in the target language, with strong capabilities in translation, localization, and content editing. Expertise in applying language standards and providing structured feedback to enhance language model quality is essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Native-Level ProficiencyTranslation ExperienceLocalization SkillsContent EditingCultural Nuance Understanding

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Hard Skills

TranslationLocalizationContent EditingTranscreationLanguage Standards Application

Soft Skills

CollaborationFeedback ProvisionAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Digital PlatformsLanguage Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Qualification in TranslationGraduate Qualification in LinguisticsGraduate Qualification in Language Studies

Industry Keywords

Cultural NuanceTerminology ManagementQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate content between English and your native language while preserving cultural nuance and clarity.
Edit and refine language content for accuracy, tone, and contextual relevance across digital platforms.
Apply current language standards, usage trends, and best practices to all deliverables.
Evaluate and provide structured feedback to improve language model quality.
Collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams to localize content for your language-speaking markets.
Support content development, localization, and quality assurance for digital tools and applications.
If transcreation is required, the text should be creatively adapted beyond the source to ensure it reads naturally in the target language.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Native-level proficiency in the target language(s)
A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR
A graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR
5 years of full-time professional translation experience.
The ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging.
Get paid quickly and fairly. We respect your time and your expertise. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices.
Work on projects that actually matter. Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology that is shaping how humans and machines communicate.
Be part of something bigger. Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals who are advancing human knowledge together.
Grow without limits. As a Lilt contractor you get access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills across industries and domains.
Have fun doing what you love. Bring your language skills to life on projects that are as interesting as they are impactful.