Dari Medical Interpreter

Kelly Services; Calgary; Remote; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Vacation and holiday pay

Flexible remote work environment

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring Dari Medical Interpreters for remote work across Canada. The role supports healthcare, emergency, insurance, legal, and public service communications with real-time Dari-English interpretation via OPI and VRI platforms. Training, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity are essential.

Candidates must be fluent in Dari and English, have a high school diploma, be 18+, and legally permitted to work in Canada. A reliable device, internet, and headset are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Dari and English (speaking, reading, listening, and comprehension).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age, reside in Canada, and legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable using technology and web-based communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation between Dari and English speakers using OPI and VRI platforms.
• Facilitate communication in healthcare, insurance, legal, financial, emergency services, and public service settings.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Manage video interactions professionally, ensuring appropriate visual communication and etiquette. Accurately convey meaning, tone, and intent while maintaining communication flow between all parties.
• Participate in training, quality monitoring, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Dari language fluency

English language fluency

Excellent listening skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dari Medical Interpreter (Remote in Canada)

At Kelly, meaningful work is impactful and rewarding. If you are compassionate, detail-oriented, and motivated to bridge language barriers, this opportunity is for you. We are hiring Dari Medical Interpreters for current openings to support critical communication needs across Canada via Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) services.

As an interpreter supporting healthcare providers, emergency services, insurance organizations, financial institutions, legal services, and public service agencies, you may be assigned calls involving sensitive, emotional, or potentially distressing subject matters, such as medical emergencies, violence, or other critical situations.

Due to the nature of this role, some calls may require extended engagement or occur during periods of high call volume. Interpreters are expected to maintain professionalism, composure, accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity at all times while adhering to company standards and ethical guidelines.

Why Join Kelly

• $18.50 per hour upon successful completion of training.
• Three weeks of structured, professional training.
• Vacation and holiday pay.
• Flexible remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation between Dari and English speakers using OPI (Over-the-Phone Interpretation) and VRI (Video Remote Interpretation) platforms.
• Facilitate communication in healthcare, insurance, legal, financial, emergency services, and public service settings.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Manage video interactions professionally, ensuring appropriate visual communication and etiquette. Accurately convey meaning, tone, and intent while maintaining communication flow between all parties.
• Participate in training, quality monitoring, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Dari and English (speaking, reading, listening, and comprehension).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age, reside in BC, AB, SK, MB, NB, NS, PEI, or NL, and legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable using technology and web-based communication platforms.

Technical Requirements

• Dedicated personal device (desktop, laptop, or tablet).
• Functional webcam with appropriate lighting for video interpretation sessions.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection (speed test may be required).
• Professional noise-cancelling headset (required or willingness to purchase).
• Ability to work independently in a quiet, distraction-free workspace.

Make a Difference

Join Kelly as a Dari Medical Interpreter and help ensure every voice is heard by providing critical communication support when it matters most.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees a group benefit program that includes extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services), dental, life, and emergency travel assistance. In addition, employees are entitled to holiday and vacation pay in accordance with provincial labour law. For more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community in Canada.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en).