Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Translation Intern to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.
NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.
NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.
Objectives and general description
The translation intern will support the French Language Services team within the Public Affairs and Communications unit at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). Duties will include translating from English to French and proofreading (social media posts, website pages, NCC magazine, marketing documents, etc.). Working independently or with other team members, the translation intern will contribute to other tasks related to the work submitted to Francophone Language Services, such as creating tools (e.g., bilingual glossary) to optimize our work.
This position is an excellent opportunity to apply the theories and skills learned in the classroom. Tasks such as translating, revising translated texts and texts written in French, proofreading, terminology research, updating terminology databases, aligning translated texts, etc. will allow the successful candidate to practice and develop skills that are highly sought after in the translation industry.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Contribute to the translation, revision, and proofreading of documents
- Assist in the creation of bilingual glossaries and other reference tools for all CNC staff
- Revise the writing guide
- Help integrate French content into the internal platform (Sharepoint)
- Contribute to the layout of the CNC's temporary website
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Required skills and qualifications:
This position is open to individuals with the following skills and qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a translation program or other relevant college or university program
- Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in French and English
- Demonstrate unfailing attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrate an interest in translation technology and artificial intelligence software and applications used to optimize translation work (e.g., memoQ, DeepL)
- Demonstrate an interest in nature and conservation
Application Deadline
June 11, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST
At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at [email protected] to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at [email protected].
