Call for Candidacy: Translator Intern

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The Canadian Crafts Federation / Fédération canadienne des métiers d’art (CCF/FCMA) is seeking a bilingual, detail-oriented student to join our team as a Translator Intern. This exciting opportunity will support the Federation’s communications and knowledge-sharing work by ensuring that key documents and digital content are available in both of Canada’s official languages. The internship is offered through the CWC Student Work Placement Program, and is ideal for students in translation studies, applied linguistics, communication, or arts administration.

Contract Duration: June 2025 – January 31, 2026
Total Hours: 520 hours (more hours in summer, fewer in fall)
Hourly Wage: $19.00
Work Environment: Remote – Home Office
Languages Required: English and French (Advanced level reading/writing)

Click here to apply. Submit your CV and cover letter by May 30, 2025

[email protected]
www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca

Job Description: Translator Intern

Position Summary

The Translator Intern will work closely with the CCF/FCMA’s communications and programming teams to provide accurate and culturally sensitive translations of internal and external content. This includes materials related to craft exhibitions, advocacy, newsletters, toolkits, and e-learning platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate written content from English to French and French to English, including:
  • Website content
  • Press releases
  • Educational resources
  • Member communications
  • Advocacy documents and toolkits
    
• Collaborate on terminology consistency across platforms
• Assist in proofreading and editing both French and English documents
• Support the creation of bilingual social media and outreach content
• Contribute to internal language accessibility policies
• Participate in remote team check-ins and project meetings
  

Desired Qualifications

• Strong written and reading fluency in both English and French
• Knowledge of Canadian language norms and translation practices
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Interest in craft, art, culture, and/or non-profit work
• Ability to work independently and remotely with a national team

Skills You Will Develop

• Professional translation and adaptation of specialized arts-related content
• Proofreading and editorial practices
• Working within national language standards and accessibility protocols
• Time management and collaboration in a remote non-profit setting
• Bilingual communication for outreach and engagement strategies

The CCF/FCMA welcomes applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups, including those marginalized based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous status. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

The application should consist of a detailed CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should include details about your qualifications, skills, and experiences that make you a strong fit for the CCF/FCMA. Highlight relevant achievements and explain how your background aligns with the CCF/FCMA’s mission and approach. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the job application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].