Regional Manager - Translation Department

DEPARTMENT: Translation

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, Evening, On Call, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent reports to the Corporate Director of Communications and Marketing. They plan, organize, oversee and evaluate all activities related to the translation, revision and delivery of bilingual documents. They ensure the consistent application of language quality principles, policies and standards within Vitalité Health Network to support the delivery of bilingual services in accordance with New Brunswick's Official Languages Act.

The incumbent also plays a strategic advisory role regarding linguistic services for Vitalité Health Network's directors and teams, while supervising the work of translators and freelancers as needed and coordinating regional translation projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing an inclusive writing policy and ensuring its promotion within the organization.

In addition, the incumbent plays a strategic support role for clinical and administrative teams, ensuring that documents, forms, notices, policies and urgent communications are delivered in a timely manner and in accordance with the necessary language requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in translation or equivalent combination of training and experience;
• Professional certification in translation from a recognized Canadian association;
• Diploma/training in health services management or relevant experience (asset);
• Minimum of ten years' experience in revision and translation, preferably in an institutional or government setting;
• Minimum of five years' experience in team management or service coordination;
• Excellent skills in project management and coordinating multiple priorities;
• Strategic thinking, analytical acumen and initiative;
• Advanced skills in writing, revision, translation, proofreading and linguistic adaptation;
• Ability to work in a team and mobilize resources;
• Attention to detail and compliance with confidentiality standards;
• Ability to use office tools, software and applications;
• Knowledge of machine translation tools and artificial intelligence applications used for translation, as well as work management systems;
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required;

• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.