Specialist, French Translation & Communications - Jobs in Lakeside, NS

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Reports ToManager, Creative Services & Marketing CommunicationsLocationRemoteTypePermanent, Full timeClosing DateJuly 29th, 2022Company OverviewSysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2021 that ended July 3, 2021, the company generated sales of more than $51 billion.Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2022, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive successFor more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanadaFor a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careersRole:The Specialist, French Translation & Communications will provide broad-based French communications translation support to Sysco Canada and specific program areas and internal departments within the organization. This includes, but is not limited to, producing, reviewing and editing a variety of content in both English and French and project managing all aspects of content translation and other key communications initiatives. The incumbent will be a strong communications generalist, with experience supporting strategies and campaigns that leverage all facets of the marketing communications mix. Their functional skill set will be accompanied by a strong customer service orientation, and collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset.Role Responsibilities:

• Translate marketing content, from English to French and French to English, for both online and offline channels including web/digital, social media, video scripts (i.e. closed captioning), newsletters, information sheets, print and digital ads, press releases, job postings, etc.
• Responsible for customizing and managing all the details of the project plan and ensuring that all key data required for translation is proactively identified and collected in a timely and customer-friendly manner.
• Manage the flow of translation requests and assign work to external translators
• Manage the relationship with external translation vendors and coordinates reviews, as required.
• Project manage a variety of communications projects, including those assigned to vendors. This will include, managing workflows, engaging internal and external stakeholders, and delivering quality products on time and on budget.
• Review and edit externally translated materials to ensure accuracy, consistent language use, and alignment with national messaging.
• Adhere to branding standards and guidelines to ensure a consistent and customer-friendly tone and voice for communications.
• Demonstrate communication excellence and marketing to our three levels of customers: External, Internal, and Vendor partners.
• Work collaboratively with the Sysco Canada marketing team, maintaining strong alignment and sharing of resources, strategies, processes, and tools.
• Support a Customers First Mindset while carrying out daily duties.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years of professional translation communications experience within a corporate, public sector or agency environment
• University degree in translation, linguistics, communications, marketing, or related communications designation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Complete fluency in both English and French (both written and verbal)
• Knowledge of the structure and content of English and French languages including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
• Relevant experience in language editing and/or proofreading
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Demonstrated strong translation and writing skills (in both English and French), for range of communications channels and formats, including: online, media materials, presentations, newsletters
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Team player and a relationship-builder who thrives in collaborative environments
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to interact effectively with customers at all levels of the organization and to work in a team.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and under minimal supervision
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• No travel is required.

Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careersOur PurposeConnecting the world to share food and care for one anotherOur MissionDelivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products, and solutionsOur IdentityTogether we define our future of foodservice and supply chainSysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Unlimited on-line learning through Sysco Interactive University • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups (*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)Quick Apply

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