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| Reference #: | 2847 |
| Position Type: | Contract |
| Remote work options: | No |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Sep 05, 2024 |
Job Description
Description
Position Summary:
The bilingual editor position involves editing and French translation of technical documentation for a prescribed style and format on a daily basis. The position also includes formatting and layout reviews of technical manuals prior to delivery. Language reviews are performed on a variety of outputs, including Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) and other electronic mediums, such as PDF.
The bilingual editor is required to provide accurate style and language markups within a budget and deadline and author these changes in XML-formatted technical manuals. The successful candidate will be provided one-on-one editor training. This training includes, not only style guides and style/language-specific guidance, but also content management system user training and authoring software training (XML). While prior experience in these systems is an asset, GDLS-C Publication Services team includes this overview as part of base training.
Personality Characteristics
GDLS-C is looking for candidates who possess:
- University degree/College Diploma in English and/or French language, or in a related field
- Bilingual (English/French)
- A desire to put their language degree and related experience into practical use
- Working experience in editing, translating, copy editing, proofreading, and/or related discipline
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills
- A bias for working independently in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn technical skills as part of a highly skilled team
- An openness to learn something new every day
Position Requirements:
GDLS-C prefers candidates who also possess:
- Working knowledge of an additional language, with preference given to Spanish and/or Arabic
- Experience in a technical field, such as engineering or automotive industry
- English editing certification by an accredited organization
- Working knowledge of XML or other markup languages
- Experience working within a content management system
- Familiarity with military standards
We look forward to hearing from you!
Application Contact Information
| Company Name: | General Dynamics Land Systems |
| Company Website: | https://generaldynamics-ca-careers.ttcportals.com/search/jobs/in/london?sort_by=location_city%2Casc |
| Application URL: | Click here to apply online |