Freelance Finnish Danish Interpreter

ContactLink Solutions; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading interpretation service provider is seeking a remote interpreter fluent in Finnish, Danish, or Swedish to facilitate communication with English speakers. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of interpretation experience, excellent listening and note-taking skills, and be able to ensure a professional and secure work environment. Monthly payments with a per-minute rate apply, and ongoing training opportunities are available.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years interpretation experience preferred.
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Finnish, Danish, or Swedish and English speakers.
• Ensure a quiet & secure environment for interpretation.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Finnish

Fluency in Danish

Fluency in Swedish

Listening skills

Retention skills

Note-taking skills

Tools

Windows 10 or higher

USB Wired headset

Job description

LANGUAGE : Finnish, Danish, Swedish

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between Finnish, Danish, or Swedish and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and accurately 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 Finnish, Danish, or Swedish. Minimum 2 years interpretation experience preferred. Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.

Render correct concepts and meanings according to established interpretation protocols, avoiding omissions or additions.

Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical Requirements : Computer or Laptop with Windows 10 or higher, USB wired headset, steady wired internet connection.

Additional information : 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.

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