Cantonese Interpreter

ContacLink Solutions; Eastern Ontario; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services company is seeking a remote Cantonese Interpreter to facilitate communication between Cantonese and English speakers. Candidates must be fluent in both languages and possess excellent listening and note-taking skills. The role requires a quiet work environment and proficiency with necessary technology. Training opportunities and competitive compensation are provided.

Benefits

Ongoing training and competency opportunities

Monthly payments

Per minute rate

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred.
• Ability to process information quickly and accurately in a professional manner.
• Proficiency in explaining cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Cantonese and English speakers.
• Ensure a quiet and secure environment for interpretation.
• Work remotely from home office and attend ongoing training.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Cantonese

Excellent listening skills

Retention and note-taking skills

Tools

Computer or Laptop

USB Wired headset

Webcam

Job description

LANGUAGE: Cantonese 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:

• Fluency in English and CANTONESE
• Minimum 2-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.

Technical & VRI Requirements:

• Computer or Laptop
• Windows 10 or higher
• USB Wired headset
• Steady wired internet connection

• At a minimum, download speeds of 20 Mbps and upload speeds of 10 Mbps
• Webcam
• Backdrop; use a contrasting, solid color like royal blue, charcoal, or bright green.

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

Based on your location, language testing, background check and/or drug screen may be required.