Cantonese Medical Interpreter
- Remote, Canada
Remote
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Workplace
- Remote
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
LANGUAGE: Cantonese US-Based Interpreter
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:
Additional information:
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 1-year 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.
- Computer or Laptop
- Windows 10 or higher
- USB Wired headset
- Steady wired internet connection
Additional information:
- Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language.
- Remote position, interpreter works from his/her home office
- Ongoing training and competency opportunities
- Monthly payments
- Per minute rate
More about this job
Responsibilities
Facilitate communication between Cantonese and English speakers by providing accurate and professional interpretation. Ensure correct concepts and meanings are conveyed while maintaining a quiet and secure environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be fluent in English and Cantonese with at least one year of interpretation experience preferred. Technical requirements include a computer, a USB wired headset, and a steady wired internet connection.
Skills
- Cantonese
- English
- Interpretation
- Listening
- Retention
- Note taking
- Accuracy
- Cultural mediation
- Communication
- Professionalism
Benefits
- Ongoing training
- Competency opportunities
Remote locations
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Remote locations (standardized)
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
Keywords
- Cantonese
- English
- Interpreter
- Remote
- Interpretation protocol
- Glossaries
- Dictionaries
- Windows 10
- USB wired headset
- Internet connection
- Bilingual
- Native level
- Background check
- Drug screen