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TransPerfect

Linguist - French Canadian

Montreal, QC · On-site

We are looking to grow our database of linguists to work on projects for our clients within our Retail and MCM divisions. Our Retail division works with Luxury Brands, apparel, hair, makeup, and ...

TransPerfect

French Canadian Linguist

Montreal, QC · On-site

Act as a representative ofthe Linguistics Department,by engaging with clients to better understand their preferences, updating style guides, glossaries, instructions, and reference documents, and ...

Apertera

Localization Engineering Manager

Montreal, QC · On-site

Linguistic-asset leverage * Treat translation memories and terminology as core productivity assets: drive TM leverage, fuzzy-match optimization, and terminology consistency, which are the largest ...

Keywords Studios

Polish QA Proofreader

Montreal, QC

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT! Keywords Studios Montreal is looking for Polish speakers to join our Video Games Proofreaders team. Main tasks * Proofreading ...

Keywords Studios

Italian QA Proofreader

Montreal, QC

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT! Keywords Studios Montreal is looking for Italian speakers to join our Video Games Proofreaders team. Main tasks * Proofreading ...

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How much do linguistics jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for linguistics in Quebec is $27.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $33.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Linguistics vs Speech-Language Pathologist?

AspectLinguisticsSpeech-Language Pathologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Linguistics or related fieldMaster's in Speech-Language Pathology, certification (e.g., CCC-SLP)
Work EnvironmentUniversities, research labs, language institutesHospitals, clinics, schools, private practice
Industry UsageAcademic research, language technology, educationHealthcare, rehabilitation, education
Common Search IntentUnderstanding language structure, linguistics careersHelping speech and language disorders

While both careers involve language, Linguistics focuses on studying language structure and theory, often in academic or research settings. Speech-Language Pathologists work directly with individuals to diagnose and treat speech and language disorders, typically in healthcare environments. The two fields share a foundation in language but serve different professional purposes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a linguist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Linguist, you need a strong background in language analysis, phonetics, syntax, and semantics, typically supported by a degree in linguistics or a related field. Familiarity with linguistic analysis software, corpus tools, and, in some roles, programming languages like Python or R are often required. Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills help linguists stand out. These skills are crucial for accurately analyzing language data, conducting research, and effectively sharing findings in academic or applied settings.

What are some common career paths for professionals with a background in linguistics?

Linguistics graduates often find roles in fields such as academia, language technology (like natural language processing and computational linguistics), translation and interpretation, language education, publishing, and language consultancy. Many also work in research environments, contributing to projects that analyze language patterns or develop new communication tools. Collaboration is frequent—linguists may work alongside software engineers, educators, or sociologists depending on the project. The field offers opportunities for both independent research and interdisciplinary teamwork, making it versatile for those interested in language in practical or theoretical contexts.

What does a linguist do?

Linguists study language structure, usage, and development. They analyze how languages evolve, how people acquire language, and how language is used in society. Their work can include researching grammar, phonetics, semantics, and sociolinguistics, as well as developing language-related technologies or contributing to language preservation. Linguists may work in academia, technology companies, government agencies, or education.
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Infographic showing various Linguistics job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,430 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Phonetician / Linguist (fr-CA & en-CA)

Omilia

Quebec, QC • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Role Purpose

Ensure the linguistic and phonetic quality of Omilia's multilingual Text-to-Speech (TTS) systems by designing phoneme inventories, developing lexicons, and reviewing audio corpora to support enterprise-grade voice experiences.

Accountabilities
  • Autonomy: Independently conduct phonological and phonetic analysis, design phoneme inventories, and develop lexicons for multiple languages.
  • Scope & Complexity: Responsible for linguistic quality across all supported languages in TTS, including handling underrepresented phenomena and complex language-specific features.
  • Impact: Directly influences the naturalness, accuracy, and quality of Omilia's TTS output, impacting customer experience in global contact center deployments.
  • Influence/Mentorship: Collaborates with TTS engineers, data scientists, and ML researchers; coordinates with native-speaker reviewers and external annotation pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct systematic phonological and phonetic analysis of the Canadian French and Canadian English languages.
  • Document language-specific features (prosody, stress, tone, coarticulation, dialect variation).
  • Produce structured language profiles for TTS model training and evaluation.
  • Define and maintain phoneme inventories; map to IPA and TTS-specific conventions.
  • Corpus audits and optimal audio references selections for TTS target voice tuning
  • Build and maintain pronunciation lexicons, including G2P rules and exceptions.
  • Review and correct machine-generated G2P outputs; conduct pronunciation audits.
  • Annotate audio corpora, develop evaluation protocols, and produce error analyses.
  • Define linguistic criteria for TTS corpus selection and design prompts for data collection.
  • Collaborate with TTS engineers to integrate linguistic artefacts into synthesis pipelines.
  • Contribute to internal documentation and participate in research discussions.

Requirements

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Linguistics, Phonetics, Computational Linguistics, or related field.
  • Proven experience building pronunciation lexicons or G2P systems for TTS or ASR.
  • Deep knowledge of phonological theory, articulatory and acoustic phonetics.
  • Proficiency with IPA and at least one machine-readable phoneme notation system (X-SAMPA, ARPAbet, etc.).
  • Experience with corpus annotation tools (Praat, ELAN, WebAnno, etc.).
  • Strong analytical and documentation skills.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in at least one additional language relevant to Omilia's markets.
  • Technical skills: Praat, ELAN, Audacity, PLS/CMUdict/SSML lexicon formats, Phonetisaurus/Sequitur/neural G2P, basic Python or shell scripting, TTS text normalization.

Benefits

  • Fixed compensation;
  • Long-term employment with the working days vacation;
  • Development in professional growth (courses, training, etc);
  • Being part of successful cutting-edge technology products that are making a global impact in the service industry;
  • Proficient and fun-to-work-with colleagues;
  • Apple gear.

Omilia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that embracing diversity in all its forms enriches our workplace and drives our collective success. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives without regard to factors such as race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, heredity, disability, age, or veteran status, all eligible candidates will be given consideration for employment.

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