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Transcriber Jobs in Ottawa, ON at CDCI Research
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Title:Transcriber
Position Type:Part-time/Full-time (short-term contract)
Location:Remote
Language Proficiency:English or Bilingual
Closing Date:April 22, 2024
Founded in 1998, CDCI Research is Canada’s largest historical research management and litigation support company. CDCI Research has offices in both Ottawa and Vancouver and provides litigation support, historical and applied research and records management to public and private sector clients across Canada. To learn more about CDCI, please visit our website at www.cdci.ca.
CDCI Research is looking for qualified Transcribers to transcribe archival and historical documents. A key to success in this role will include an ability to read historical handwriting, strong attention to detail, and high typing speeds. Work can be undertaken remotely.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of a Research Manger and/or Senior Researchers, the Transcriber will be responsible for working in databases and providing transcription services for handwritten documents. This role may also include some data entry tasking as well.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Compile transcriptions of archival and historical documents
Perform data entry as required
Other duties as assigned/required
Experience and Qualifications:
Post-secondary diploma/degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Law
Demonstrated experience in reading handwritten documents and preparing transcripts
Ability to work in a database
High words per minute (WPM) typing speeds
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work and communicate effectively within a team environment
Eligible to obtain PWGSC security clearance
AdditionalDesiredExperience and Qualifications:
Eligible to obtain or currently holds a PWGSC security clearance
Bilingual (English and French)
Experience working in a litigation support environment
Experience undertaking data entry and/or document management tasking
CDCI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and more.
If you are interested in the position and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter by April 22, 2024. In your response, please detail in bullet point fashion how your skills align to each of the noted qualification criteria.
CDCI Research would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the large volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
CDCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization’s needs at the time.
Title: Transcriber
Company: CDCI Research
Location: Ottawa, ON
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