French Proofreader (bilingual French/English)

Permanent Full Time

As one of Canada’s leading MGAs, Financial Horizons helps over 6,500 independent advisors grow their businesses and achieve their vision of success. Financial Horizons has over 30 offices and more than 350 employees – all focused on amplifying their business with the right opportunities and solutions at the right time for them.

Canada Life acquired Financial Horizons in 2017. Canada Life is a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies and serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States.

Financial Horizons continues to operate independently in the marketplace.

About The Role

Are you a French-first language expert and a wordsmith with marketing knowledge? Are you passionate about communication, detail, and delivering exceptional brand engagement experiences?

We're looking for a highly skilled French proofreader to ensure our French-language communications are accurate, market relevant, brand-aligned, and compliant. This position plays a critical role in helping us connect with advisors, clients, partners, and employees across Quebec and French-speaking markets.

Working closely with marketing, communications, design, compliance, and business teams, you'll review and refine a wide variety of content, ensuring every French communication reflects our overall and Quebec brand voice and meets the highest standards of quality.

What You'll Do

French language review and quality assurance

• Proofread, edit, and quality-check French translations and adapted content across multiple communication channels
• Compare translated French content against source English copy to ensure accuracy, intent and readability are preserved
• Ensure content is grammatically correct, market and culturally appropriate, and aligned with Quebec French language standards
• Verify terminology, messaging, and consistency across campaigns, publications, and marketing materials
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in language, tone, formatting, and branding
• Occasional translation of English content into French
  
  

Marketing and communications support

• Review advisor-facing and company-facing communications, including (but not limited to):
• Email communications
• Marketing campaigns
• Digital advertisements
• Websites and landing pages
• Social media content
• Brochures and guides
• Event materials
• Presentations and speaker notes
• Video scripts and subtitles
• Provide recommendations to improve readability, clarity, and cultural relevance for French-speaking audiences
  
  

Project coordination

• Collaborate with translation vendors, designers, content creators, and internal stakeholders
• Track revisions and ensure updates are accurately implemented
• Help prioritize work to support multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Participate in campaign planning discussions and provide French-language guidance early in the creative process
  
  

French language and cultural expertise

• Act as a trusted resource on French-language communications and Quebec market considerations
• Advise teams on terminology, tone, and cultural nuances
• Support the development of French taglines, campaign themes, and brand messaging
• Contribute to the maintenance of French style guides, terminology databases, and language standards
  
  

What You Bring

• Post-secondary degree in Translation, French Language, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in French proofreading, editing, translation, or language quality assurance
• Experience reviewing marketing, digital, or corporate communications is considered a strong asset
• Experience in financial services, insurance, wealth management, or a regulated industry is an asset
• Bilingualism (fluent in French and English) required, as the position will regularly serve our clients with English and French-speaking need
• Exceptional written French with expert-level grammar, spelling, punctuation, and editing skills. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a French-language proofreading and editing assessment to demonstrate their ability to review, refine, and adapt content for French-speaking audiences
• Strong English written and verbal comprehension and ability to assess translation accuracy
• Knowledge of Quebec French linguistic conventions and cultural nuances
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications and digital collaboration tools
• Familiarity with content management systems, website publishing, and marketing technologies is an asset
  
  

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll help ensure our French-speaking audiences receive clear, accurate, and engaging communications that reflect our brand and business objectives. Success means delivering high-quality work, maintaining consistency across channels, and serving as a valued language expert for the organization

Why join us?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive Marketing & Communications team
• Influence communications seen by advisors, clients, and employees across Canada
• Work on meaningful projects that support business growth and client experiences
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility in either Montréal or Sherbrooke
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  
  

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Sherbrooke or Montreal. This role follows a hybrid work model, with an in-office presence required two days per week.

The base salary for this position is between $57,100 - $85,600 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day. 
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
  
  

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [email protected]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.