Freelance Conference Interpreting Technician

MCIS Language Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

MCIS Language Solutions is seeking a Freelance Conference Interpreting Technician for ongoing freelance collaboration. The role involves coordinating both remote and in-person events, providing technical support, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should possess education in audio-visual technology or related fields, strong troubleshooting skills, and proficiency in platforms like Zoom and MS Teams. Competitive hourly rates are offered for this position now.

Qualifications

• Education or training in audio-visual technology, communications, linguistics, or technical support.
• Ownership of a professional conferencing platform license is considered an asset.
• Ability to provide secure storage and delivery for recordings and AI-generated captions.

Responsibilities

• Support event organizers with platform rental and arrangements.
• Coordinate early log-in sessions for events.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support during events.

Skills

Coordinating remote and in-person conferencing events

Strong troubleshooting skills

Precise communication across multiple stakeholders

Education

General post-secondary education or relevant experience

Tools

Zoom

Webex

MS Teams

Job description

Position

Freelance Conference Interpreting Technician – a freelance collaboration opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Event Coordination

• Support event organizers with platform rental arrangements as needed.
• Create event links for interpreters and participants, or assist organizers with link creation as required.
• Obtain presentations, event materials, and coordination instructions from organizers in advance.
• Verify that all necessary equipment is operational and meets event requirements (e.g., platform type, additional devices).

Event Technical Support and Coordination

• Coordinate and facilitate an early log‑in session for each event, ensuring a minimum duration of 30 minutes prior to start time.
• Conduct comprehensive sound checks with speakers to eliminate echoes, background noise, and audio distortions before the event commences.
• Verify interpreters have accessed the correct log‑in link and are assigned to their designated interpretation channels.
• Enable event recording promptly for the main floor and any additional interpretation channels as required.
• Activate AI captioning for the main floor and other relevant channels, ensuring accessibility for all participants.
• Share presentations and event materials with participants and interpreters in real time as speakers present.
• Monitor and manage chats, polls, and breakout rooms during the event, responding to participant needs as necessary.
• Provide immediate troubleshooting and technical support for issues such as joining difficulties, unexpected disconnections, or audio problems throughout the event.
• Terminate recordings and AI captions at the conclusion of each event and ensure secure storage of all files and captions.

Post-Event Follow‑Up

• Engage in post‑event follow‑up by sharing event recordings and AI‑generated raw captions with the event organizer, as required or applicable, ensuring timely and secure delivery of all relevant materials.

Requirements

• Education and Training: General post‑secondary education or equivalent combination of relevant experience and training in audio‑visual technology, communications, linguistics, or technical support.
• Skills and Abilities: Capable of coordinating both remote and in‑person conferencing events that require interpretation; strong troubleshooting skills; precise communication across multiple stakeholders.
• Technology & Tools: Ownership of a professional conferencing platform license (with ability to rent it out for contracted events) is considered an asset; proficiency in using Zoom, Webex, MS Teams, or similar platforms; ability to provide secure storage and delivery for recordings and AI‑generated captions.
• Rates: Competitive hourly rates required for this position.

Closing Date

Friday, November 28,2025

Job Posting Type

Ongoing freelance collaboration opportunity.

Application Process

Interview, reference check, and background check.

Use of AI

We utilize artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of candidate screening and selection. These tools assist in evaluating applications based on predefined criteria. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of AI in your application, please feel free to reach out to us.

Accommodations

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.