Posted 17 days ago
Desktop Publishing Specialist (DTP)
@ Apertera
Remote in Canada
Overview
Apertera is hiring a Desktop Publishing Specialist to prepare, reconstruct and finalize multilingual legal, financial and regulatory documents. The work involves turning complex source files into editable translation files and producing client-ready deliverables. The role is full-time, fully remote, and requires at least four years of DTP experience in translation or localization.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare Word, PDF, PowerPoint and InDesign files for translation
- Reconstruct PDF content in Word with editable text and real tables
- Format translated files for text expansion and client style requirements
- Perform detailed DTP quality checks against source files
- Prepare final client-ready files and support project troubleshooting
Requirements summary:
- At least four years of DTP experience in translation or localization
- Expert Microsoft Word skills, including complex structure
- Advanced Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Excel skills
- Working knowledge of InDesign and PowerPoint
- Professional English and French required
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Apertera
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Full company description
Apertera is leading the evolution of language solutions for high-stakes content. We partner with enterprises as an extension of their teams, combining professional expertise with Adaptive AI technology that is continuously refined by client context. For more than twenty years, Apertera has set the bar for legal, financial, and regulatory translation, serving the most rigorous buyers, including over 75% of major national Canadian law firms, all major banks, and leading securities regulators. Apertera is Canadian-owned, ISO 17100 and SOC 2 certified.
- LinkedIn followers
- 60,431
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 209
- Reported office locations
- 2001 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 801, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4Z8, CA
- 2000 Rue Mansfield, Montreal Quebec, Suite 710, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1M4, CA
- 245 Park Avenue, 39th Floor, Manhattan, New York 10167, US
- Av. Revolución 468, San Pedro de los Pinos, Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México, 03800, MX
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Legal
- Banking
- Legal Tech
- Internet
- B2B
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Other recorded names
- Apertera
- Apertera (formerly Alexa Translations)
- Specialties
- Legal
- Corporate
- Financial
- Insurance
- Consumer Products
- Manufacturing
- Telecom
- IT
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Medical
- Pharmaceutical
- Engineering
- Mining
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Machine translation
- AI
- Deep learning
- inhousecounsel
- Neural Networks
- Securities
- Regulatory
- Compliance
- Law
- and translation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Apertera is leading the evolution of language solutions for high-stakes content. We partner with enterprises as an extension of their teams, combining professional expertise with Adaptive AI technology that is continuously refined by client context. For more than twenty years, Apertera has set the bar for legal, financial, and regulatory translation, serving the most rigorous buyers, including over 75% of major…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Translation and Localization |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | LegalCorporateFinancialInsuranceConsumer ProductsManufacturingTelecomITAdvertisingMarketing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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About Apertera
Apertera is leading the evolution of language solutions for high-stakes content. We partner with enterprises as an extension of their teams, combining professional expertise with Adaptive AI technology that is continuously refined by client context.
For more than twenty years, Apertera has set the bar for legal, financial, and regulatory translation, serving the most rigorous buyers, including over 75% of major national Canadian law firms, all major banks, and leading securities regulators.
Apertera is Canadian-owned, ISO 17100 and SOC 2 certified.
Our core values:
- Innovation
- Dedication
- Fanatical commitment to quality and service
- Resourcefulness
- Collaboration
We are seeking an experienced Desktop Publishing Specialist to prepare, reconstruct, and finalize multilingual documents. You will turn complex source files into clean, editable files for translation and produce accurate, client-ready deliverables. This role suits someone who enjoys solving difficult formatting problems and improving how the work gets done.
What you will do:
- Prepare Word, PDF, PowerPoint, and InDesign files for translation, including clean, structured files for CAT tools such as Phrase.
- Reconstruct PDF content in Word using editable text, real tables, styles, automatic numbering, cross-references, tables of contents, and appropriate section breaks.
- Format translated files while accounting for text expansion, multilingual typography, fonts, and client style requirements.
- Perform detailed DTP quality checks against the source, including content, tables, figures, headings, page layout, headers and footers, links, and visual consistency.
- Prepare final client-ready files in the required formats and support troubleshooting throughout the project.
- Contribute to templates, work instructions, macros, and other improvements that increase quality and efficiency.
What we are looking for:
- At least four years of professional DTP experience in a translation or localization environment.
- Expert-level Microsoft Word skills, including complex document structure and troubleshooting.
- Advanced Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Excel skills; working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and PowerPoint.
- Experience with PDF-to-Word reconstruction, editable tables, font management, and formatting quality assurance.
- Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines while working closely with Project Managers and other production teams.
- Professional proficiency in English and French is required.
Nice to Haves:
- Microsoft Word VBA & Macros experience
- AI & Process Automation
- Photoshop & Illustrator
- Right-to-Left (RTL) language formatting
Benefits & Perks You’ll Love:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Including vision, dental, complementary therapies, and support for your overall well-being.
- Your Birthday Off: We celebrate your special day!
- 6 Personal/Sick Days: Take the time you need for your health or life’s unexpected moments.
- Work-Ready Equipment: Get the tools you need to succeed, provided upon request.
- Learning & Growth Opportunities: Training and resources tailored to your role and department.
- Supportive & Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside team members who genuinely have your back
- Team Recognition & Action Awards: Celebrate wins and contributions in meaningful ways.
- Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for bringing amazing talent to our team.
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