Cantonese Medical Interpreter

Kelly Services; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a Cantonese Medical Interpreter to provide remote interpretation services. The ideal candidate must be fluent in both English and Cantonese, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have a stable internet connection. This role is purpose-driven and offers competitive pay of $23 per hour post-training. Join a supportive team that prioritizes empathy and cultural understanding in various important sectors. Apply today and make a meaningful impact in people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Paid professional training

Vacation and holiday pay

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally able to work in Canada.
• Have a quiet workspace and stable, high-speed internet connection.
• Experience or interest in the medical field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and confidential interpretation between English and Cantonese speakers.
• Support conversations in healthcare, insurance, financial, and legal sectors.
• Handle audio and video call interpretations.

Skills

Fluent in English and Cantonese

Empathy

Attention to detail

Cultural understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Kelly®, we know that meaningful work should be both fulfilling and personally rewarding. Are you a compassionate, detail-oriented individual eager to make a real difference in people’s lives by bridging language gaps? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. We’re seeking Cantonese Medical Interpreters to join our team.

Why You’ll Love Working for Kelly

• Competitive pay rate of $23 per hour when complete training
• Paid professional training at $19.35 – we’ll prepare you step by step to succeed, even if it’s your first interpreting job.
• 100% remote – work comfortably from your own home, anywhere in Canada.
• Purpose-driven work – every call you take helps someone in need: patients, families, and professionals.
• Vacation and holiday pay to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values diversity and individuality.
• Career growth opportunities – many of our interpreters have transitioned into diverse roles within our organization.

What You’ll Do

• Provide accurate and confidential interpretation between English and Cantonese speakers.
• Support conversations in healthcare, insurance, financial, and legal sectors.
• Handle each interaction with empathy, professionalism, and cultural understanding.
• Stay engaged in ongoing training and skill development.

You’re a Perfect Fit If You

• Are fluent in English and Cantonese.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally able to work in Canada.
• Have a quiet workspace and stable, high-speed internet connection.
• Are patient, empathetic, and passionate about helping people.
• Have experience or interest in medical field (advantageous but not required).
• You must be able to handle audio and video call interpretations.

What Happens Next

Apply now — our recruitment team will reach out to guide you through the next steps. Selected candidates will begin with a paid online training program, designed to set you up for success and confidence before you start interpreting.

Even if this role isn’t the perfect fit, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities.

Join a company that values people as much as performance. Apply today and start your career as a Cantonese Medical Interpreter with Kelly®.

Kelly is committed to providing a workplace environment that is inclusive and respects the dignity of those in our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, Kelly will ensure that persons who are otherwise able to work are not unfairly excluded from doing so based upon any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, and will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of applicants and employees in all employment processes including but not limited to, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, or training.