Bilingual technical editor (EN-FR)

Eloquation Agency is on the lookout for a skilled, independent bilingual technical editor to partner with its team on a contractual, as-needed basis. No benefits are included.
 
You will be tasked with:

Editing technical standards to ensure linguistic clarity, coherence, and correctness, in addition to adherence to the style guide.

Proofreading documents to ensure that all elements are present and correct.

Reviweing and correcting translations of technical documentation between English and French to improve linguistic precision.
 
Role Requirements
 
A bachelor's degree in a related field.

At least 5 years of proven experience in copy editing and proofreading, where copy editing was your primary role and you regularly worked on technical documentation. Outstanding grammar and syntax, a methodical approach and a strong attention to detail are mandatory. Completion of an Editing Certificate is an asset.

Familiarity with the language of technical fields, either through your education and/or previous employment in a technical industry (e.g., construction, engineering, healthcare), is an asset.

Fluency in both English and French, with the ability to edit technical content proficiently in both languages.

Continuous improvement, a growth mindset and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards of precision and editorial quality in every project undertaken. The ability to excel in a remote work environment, demonstrating effective communication, time management, integrity and collaboration skills.

An availability of at least 20h/week.

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