Cantonese Interpreter
- Remote, Canada
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- Job type
- Contract
- Workplace
- Remote
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- Remote eligibility
- Canada listed. Check the posting for province restrictions.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you a skilled interpreter looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? We are seeking talented individuals proficient in Cantonese and English to join our team of international interpreters. If you have a passion for languages and a commitment to providing excellent service, we want to hear from you! This is a fully remote position.
As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between CANTONESE and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.
Candidate Qualifications:
Join us and become part of a dynamic team that values your skills. Apply today and start making a difference in the world of interpretation!
As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between CANTONESE and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Fluency in English and Cantonese.
- Minimum 6 months of interpretation experience preferred
- Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
- Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.
- 90% English proficiency
- Steady wired internet connection
- USB wired headset
- Windows 10 or Mac
- Fully remote. Interpreter works from his/her home office
- Full-time contractor position
- Immediate availability to start working after onboarding
- Monthly payments
- Answer calls professionally, acting according to the interpreter’s code of conduct
- Be aware of the specific vocabulary of the industry the interpreter works with (healthcare and medical, specifically)
- Go into internal professional training
- Communicate and report to your team leader
Join us and become part of a dynamic team that values your skills. Apply today and start making a difference in the world of interpretation!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Facilitate communication between Cantonese and English speakers by providing accurate, professional interpretation services. Answer calls according to the code of conduct and maintain industry-specific vocabulary, particularly in healthcare and medical fields.
Requirements
Candidates must be fluent in English and Cantonese with at least 6 months of interpretation experience preferred. Technical requirements include a steady wired internet connection, a USB wired headset, and a Windows 10 or Mac computer.
Skills
- Cantonese
- English
- Interpretation
- Listening
- Retention
- Note taking
- Accuracy
- Cultural mediation
- Medical terminology
- Healthcare terminology
- Communication
Benefits
- Fully remote
- Flexible opportunity
Remote locations
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Remote locations (standardized)
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Cantonese
- English
- Interpreter
- Remote
- Healthcare
- Medical
- Interpretation protocol
- Wired internet
- USB headset
- Windows 10
- Mac
- Contractor
- Communication
- Vocabulary
- Training