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For over 55 years, H&R Block has prepared taxes for millions of Canadians annually. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, we serve taxpayers in more than 1,000+ offices, through our upload from home service, and online with our DIY tax software. Our dedicated team of Tax Experts uses the latest in electronic processing and filing technology to prepare all types of returns, including personal, small business, corporate, farm, trucker, fishing, U.S., rental, and estate.

Becoming an H&R Block Associate is an opportunity to grow with the strongest brand in the tax preparation industry. We are looking for people who want to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities. We know that the ability to deliver outstanding client service starts with having the best talent on our team, and if you want to be part of our success story then we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager of Digital Content, the selected candidate will work with our English-speaking writers and other translators to ensure that the content of the documents provided to them are translated according to the highest standards of readability and language quality.

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues from across Canada who specialize in various areas of expertise, including developers, Product Managers, Tax Analysts, user experience writers, and other translators.

Key areas of Responsibility:

• Translate from English into French:

• • Forms and menus used in the user interface of our software.
  • Help articles.
  • Release and technical documentation.
  • Tax or legal documents.

• Work with other writers, editors, translators, and Tax Analysts, to meet established editorial standards and achieve the objectives of our Digital Content Team.

• Share best practices about French translation and writing, including readability and accessibility considerations.

• Review documents translated into French by other translators to ensure accuracy and consistency across the H&R Brand in voice and tone.

• Stay up to date on translation trends in the content industry, ensuring our team is aware of and using best-practice tools and approaches.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

• University degree in translation, creative writing, French language, literature, marketing, advertising, or any combination of studies and professional writing experience deemed equivalent.

• Complete command of French.

• The ability to communicate effectively in English; both verbally and in writing.

• Experience taking technical concepts and making them easy to understand in layman’s terms.

• Experience writing French content for digital products.

• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently while maintaining a high quality of work.

• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where the environment is constantly changing.

Do you have a passion for translation and being a part of a high-performance team, along with the skills and qualifications required for this GREAT opportunity?

If so, we invite you to send your resume to employment.opportunities@hrblock.ca

We encourage all interested individuals to apply. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer. Proof of legal authorization to work in Canada will be required as part of the recruitment process. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

H&R Block fosters a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.