About Us
Join our team and help deepen the power and promise of arts and culture-led social change and care in Canada. ArtsPond is a changemaker of a different kind. Our mission is to nurture thriving ecosystems of care in all realms of life via the wisdom and creativity of arts and culture. We believe care is not an add-on. It is a shared responsibility that must be designed with intention, access, and justice at the center.
The Opportunity
ArtsPond is seeking two (2) English to French Translators. These positions are funded by Canada Summer Jobs and are available to applicants who are 18 to 30 years of age.
Translators will provide language translation support for ArtsPond’s creative activities in 2026, including Hatch Open, DigitalASO, Together There, Wellsprings, and more. Planned activities include translation of reports, websites, software interfaces, closed captioning of archival videos, and other content.
Translators will produce multiple translations including Fluent and Plain English into Fluent and Plain French. These translations will subsequently be translated into other languages in the future. Translations will be drafted in Microsoft Word with the support of machine language translation tools like DeepL where necessary. Translations will be published online via WPML in WordPress. Translators will also support the development of language translation glossaries for future translation needs.
Qualifications
Qualifications of the ideal candidates include:
- Strong reading, verbal, and written communications skills in English and French
- Strong skills translating English to French (Canada), including Fluent and Plain language writing styles that are accessible to people with disabilities
- Minimum one or two years of relevant post-secondary training or relevant work or volunteer experience in English to French transalation
- Strong interest or background in the artistic, creative, and cultural industries an asset
- Experience, passion, or interest in arts and culture-led social justice and systems change an asset
- A natural and thoughtful collaborator with ability to maintain a positive attitude toward achieving personal and collective goals
- Access to a personal computer (Windows or Mac OS) and internet
- Experience with DeepL Translator an asset
- Experience with WordPress and WPML an asset
- Experience with Microsoft 365 an asset
- Be between 18 to 30 years of age on the start date of the job
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
- International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible to apply for this role.
Schedules and Compensation
The preferred schedules and available compensation for the two positions are as follows:
- Translator I (Level 1): June 15 to August 21, 2026 (10 weeks, 30 hours per week, at $18.25 per hour, maximum $5,594 in total compensation, including base salary plus 4% vacation pay)
- Translator II (Level 2): June 1 to August 7, 2026 (10 weeks, 30 hours week, at $20.00 per hour, maximum $6,240 in total compensation, including base salary plus 4% vacation pay)
Schedules are flexible for both positions. However, they must start by June 15, 2026 and must be completed by August 28, 2026.
This is a remote-only position.
Apply
The desired deadline to express interest is May 8, 2026,. The positions will remain open until filled, so you may apply after this deadline if the posting remains active.
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and one sample translation outlining your skills and interests related to the position to:
Jessa Agilo, Founder, CEO
ArtsPond / Étang d’Arts
jobs@artspond.com
Please reference the position you are applying for in the subject line:
“26410 Translator I” (for June 15 to August 21 preferred)
“26420 Translator II” (for June 1 to August 7 preferred)
Access
We are committed to make this opportunity accessible to all regardless of circumstances. If you have access needs in order to apply for this opportunity, please let us know what you require at jobs@artspond.com.
ArtsPond is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, creed (religion), colour, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity or expression, place of origin, or race, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial, or local laws. We particularly encourage equity and justice-deserving groups including 2SLGBTQIA+, Deaf, Disabled, Indigenous, Newcomer, New Generation, Outside the Core, Racialized, Women/Trans/Nonbinary, and other diverse identities, cultures, and origins to apply.
While we thank all who take the time to apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@artspond.com
