Multilingual (Spanish, French, English) Translator

Title: Multilingual (Spanish French English) Translator - P3

Location: Remote - Canada

Reports to: Director Professional Services and Localization

Part-time 20 hours per week. 6 months Limited Term position

The Role:

Seeking a trilingual Spanish/French/English Translator to support automotive industry content at JD Power. Responsibilities include translating automotive data surveys marketing materials legal documents and other content/reports with accuracy and cultural fluency. Ideal candidates have experience in technical and automotive translation market research and multilingual content localization.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role:

This role ensures the accuracy and clarity of multilingual communications directly supporting JD Powers global reach and reputation for data integrity and customer insight. By localizing content for diverse markets the translator will enhance customer engagement support international research initiatives and provide accurate and timely translations for clients in the automotive industry.

What Youll Be Doing in This Role:

• Translate and revise a variety of content primarily from English to Spanish but may also include French including automotive technical survey marketing legal HR and automotive-specific documentation using established vocabulary and standards.
• Maintain and update automotive product databases ensuring accuracy in vehicle model translations and assisting with quality checks.
• Support web/software localization through translation revision QA and testing of digital applications.
• Collaborate with other translators and cross-functional teams to meet project needs and timelines while reporting risks and updates regularly.
• Adhere to structured workflows including translation speed benchmarks file organization checklist use and weekly task reporting for departmental planning.

Qualifications of This Role:

• Demonstrable experience in professional translation and localization particularly from English into Spanish (and optionally French) with a focus on technical marketing and legal content.
• Have worked in automotive technology or market research industries ideally with experience supporting multilingual content for global clients.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Translation Linguistics Modern Languages or a related field; certification in translation (e.g. ATA OTTIAQ) is a plus.
• With responsibility for high-volume deadline-driven translation projects in fast-paced detail-oriented environments requiring strong accountability and consistency.
• Software experience in CAT tools (e.g. LogiTerm SDL Trados MemoQ) terminology databases QA tools (e.g. Xbench) and web/content management systems is a plus.

The Hiring Manager Says:
Im looking for the kind of person who thrives on precision takes pride in delivering high-quality translations and understands the importance of cultural nuance especially in a fast-paced data-driven environment like ours. Someone whos not just fluent in languages but fluent in context able to move seamlessly between technical automotive terminology marketing flair and legal accuracy. I value individuals who are open to giving and receiving feedback comfortable working remotely and eager to collaborate with peers to ensure consistency quality and shared success.

The Way We Work:

• Leader Led
• Remote First
• Foster Flexibility
• Reward Performance
• Time off Matters

Company Mission
J.D. Power isclear about what we do to ensure our successintothe future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients toughest challenges.

Our Values
At J.D. Power we strive to be Truth Finders Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that together define our unique culture.

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability.

J.D. Power is an equal-opportunity employer and compliant with AODA/ADA legislation. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process please reach out to

To all recruitment agencies: J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.