Professional human translation
Fully human translation by specialized language professionals and OTTIAQ members. Three pairs of eyes on every mandate.
Our approach
Our gold standard. One translator specializing in your field, one independent reviser and a final validation. Three pairs of eyes on every mandate.
Analysis & coordination
Mandate reviewed, needs analyzed, bitexts and terminological resources prepared. Targeted questions to the client as needed.
Language expert selection
Translator chosen based on field expertise. For complex mandates, a project manager is designated from the start.
Specialized translation
Idiomatic text, terminology documented with sources, respect for style and client preferences. Extensive translation memories.
Independent revision
A separate reviser compares the source text with the translation, and then corrects, improves and harmonizes it. Tracked changes make revisions transparent and traceable.
Validation & delivery
Final version with verified formatting, spelling and grammar check. Delivery in the agreed format.
When to choose professional translation
Choose fully human translation for…
- Potential risk: legal, financial, health, regulatory, reputational, confidentiality or relational
- High public visibility
- Organizational liability
- Tone, style and nuance are decisive
For operational, lower-risk content, consider post-editing.
What documents we translate
From corporate communications to high-stakes content, we translate your full range of documents with a fully human process.
- Reports and presentations
- Policies and procedures
- Internal communications
- Professional correspondence
- Legal and financial documents
- Medical and scientific content
- Technical documentation
- Government documents
- Websites and online content
- Releases and newsletters
- Brochures and catalogues
- Marketing and brand content
Case studies
Most of our clients have been with us for years: we’ve become a true extension of their team. Here is what that looks like in practice.
High-stakes document
A text that could put the organization’s liability or reputation on the line.
Three pairs of human eyes: specialized translation, independent revision, final validation.
A reliable, defensible document, delivered with no rework.
Recurring mandate
A client entrusts us with a regular flow of documents, month after month.
Dedicated translation memory and glossary, keeping the same professionals from one mandate to the next.
Perfect consistency over time and a partner who already knows your files.
Loyal for over a decade
A Crown corporation entrusts us with over a million words a year, with unpredictable seasonal peaks.
A dedicated team that absorbs overflow, backed by translation memories that belong to you.
An uninterrupted collaboration for over a decade, with terminology mastered year after year.
Frequently asked questions
What is professional fully human translation?
A specialized translator translates, an independent reviser compares and corrects, and there is a final validation to check everything. Three pairs of human eyes on every mandate, with no machine handling your critical content.
Are your translators certified?
Yes. Several of our language professionals are OTTIAQ members. We provide CVs and diplomas on request, including for your calls for tenders.
For what types of documents?
Legal, financial, institutional, regulated or high-visibility documents, and any content where you could be liable for an error .
Is there human oversight and is your process traceable?
Yes. A human being always has the final say: a language professional validates every deliverable. And the entire process is documented and traceable, from intake to delivery.
Do you use translation memories?
Yes. For recurring or high-volume mandates, we build memories and glossaries that ensure terminological consistency over time.
Can you meet tight deadlines?
Yes. For high-volume or urgent projects, we assign a project manager who coordinates the language professionals and the delivery schedule.