Project manager – Linguistic Services

Temporary position for 12 months

The Linguistic Services Department provides translation, revision and language advisory services to all of Desjardins Group. Our dedicated team supports internal partners in producing clear, accurate and engaging texts for the diverse audiences Desjardins serves. The project management team consists of seven professionals from diverse backgrounds who work together to help Linguistic Services achieve its mission. Acting as a liaison between our internal partners, language professionals and external suppliers, they receive and analyze requests, assign tasks, deliver documents and provide valuable support to teams across the organization. Collaboration, teamwork, troubleshooting and communication are key to our success. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Shape clear scope, timelines, and delivery plans, and keep everything moving forward
• Juggle multiple projects in parallel in a fast-paced environment, staying on top of priorities and deadlines
• Act as the go-to partner for internal stakeholders, keeping communication clear, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Match projects with the right linguists and vendors, setting them up for success from the start
• Stay close to execution and unblock issues quickly, whether it’s timelines, resources, or unexpected challenges
• Drive the end-to-end delivery of translation and localization projects
• Use and optimize TMS/CAT tools to streamline workflows and keep linguistic assets clean and reusable
• Document best practices

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
• Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Advanced proficiency using request management and translation tools (FlowFit, memoQ or similar programs)

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At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

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