Document Processing Specialist, Linguistic Services

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At KPMG, the quality and precision of our deliverables contribute directly to the trust clients place in our services. As a Document Processing Specialist within the Linguistic Services team, you will play a key role in preparing, formatting, and finalizing documents for major clients. You will also support translation workflows through the creation and alignment of bitexts. This position is offered on a remote basis and is affiliated with the Montreal office.

Document formatting and processing

• Work closely with the Linguistic Services team to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Format, edit, and finalize complex documents in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in accordance with KPMG standards and client requirements.
• Ensure visual, typographical, and structural consistency across client-ready deliverables.
• Adjust layout and formatting to meet client-specific requests.
• Create and maintain advanced document structures, including complex tables, footnotes, endnotes, headers, footers, numbering, styles, templates, bookmarks, cross-references, hyperlinks, and automated tables of contents.
• Troubleshoot formatting issues and preserve document structure and integrity.
• Convert and edit PDF files while maintaining the original layout and structure.
• Prepare files for translation, linguistic review, or client delivery.
• Import, structure, and integrate Excel data into Word or PowerPoint documents, particularly for reports, tables, charts, and presentations.

Bitext creation and alignment

• Create and align bitexts from source (original) and target (translated) documents to support computer-assisted translation tools.

Qualifications and experience

• Significant experience in document processing and complex formatting in a documentation or translation service, or in a similar professional environment.
• Knowledge of text alignment, translation memory maintenance or bitext creation fundamentals is a strong asset.

Education

• College diploma in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including French and English typographical conventions, styles, templates, and complex document/table formatting.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel, including cell and data formatting and chart creation and modification.
• Good command of Microsoft PowerPoint, including text and chart formatting.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of the Logiterm, Trados, and Workiva tools is a strong asset.

Professional skills

• Excellent attention to detail and consistent focus on quality.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Analytical mindset and ability to solve document-related technical issues.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English because it involves interpretation and application of English standards, guidance, laws and regulations, servicing of English-speaking clients located across Canada and collaboration with English Speaking colleagues located outside of Quebec. 

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling View phone number on careers.kpmg.ca.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.