Translator French
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Workload
- 100%
- Location
- Bern · Remote possible
- Company
- Bundesamt für Gesundheit BAG, 3004 Bern
- First posted
Bern, Schweiz (and Homeoffice) | 80-80%
This is your contribution
- Translate diverse, demanding texts mostly from German and occasionally from English into French: scientific and legal documents, websites, media releases, campaigns, correspondence, software localization, etc.
- Ensure the quality of internally and externally translated texts, perform proofreading, work editorially with clients
- Maintain terminology (e.g., in STAR TermStar)
- Answer linguistic questions (grammar, sociolinguistic questions, culture transfer, etc.)
- Perform specific tasks: translation of subtitles, transcreation, transfer into Easy Language
- Assist with order management and the processing of translation projects: clarification of orders, file preparation, CAT tool management, cooperation with clients as well as external translators
What makes you unique
- Master's degree in translation or interpreting or equivalent training with professional experience in the field of translation
- High level of commitment, quick comprehension, independent and precise way of working, good resilience, excellent organizational and planning skills; structured and customer-oriented working
- Willingness to learn, initiative and strong team spirit, flexibility, transparency, openness and networked thinking
- Knowledge of industry-specific tools: order management systems, CAT tools, AI components; terminology software and others
- Basic knowledge of the political system of Switzerland and the healthcare system
- Active knowledge of two official languages and, if possible, passive knowledge of the third official language as well as very good knowledge of English
In short
Are you qualified for the translation of complex texts, and your mother tongue is French? As part of our dedicated and well-coordinated language team, you will fulfill diverse, exciting tasks at a high work rhythm and using a modern infrastructure in an open-plan office. We also offer you one to two days of home office per week.
What we offer
- Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the welfare of the population.
- Lived diversity: Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.
- Healthy at the workplace: We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. [All Benefits](< >)
Committed to health
We act competently on a national level for the health of the population and the healthcare system in Switzerland. In doing so, we also maintain international networks. Our work is challenging, exciting, and we master it at eye level through exchange with one another. We are committed, open and respectful. If you are looking for meaningful work in a diverse, lively and attractive environment, the BAG is just right for you.
Additional information
Technical information is gladly provided by:
Until Ms. Laura Blaser-Grossen, Deputy Head of Language Services,
From Ms. Carolin Walter, Head of Language Services,
Questions about the position: Carolin Walter
Questions about the application: HR Service Center j4id10431072jm j4it1041jm j4iy26jm
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