Freelance Interpreter

Across Languages, Translation & Interpretation Service; London; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading interpretation service provider in London, Ontario is seeking Freelance Language Interpreters. The role requires strong language proficiency and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication across healthcare, legal, and community settings. Candidates should be bilingual in English and another language, with training or experience in interpretation. This position allows you to enhance communication accessibility for diverse populations through professional interpretation services.

Qualifications

• Formal training in Interpretation or ability to enroll in training program.
• Bilingual proficiency demonstrated by testing or other means.
• Experience in diverse interpretation settings preferred.
• Communication skills to convey messages accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation of spoken language in various contexts.
• Facilitate communication during meetings and appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality of interpreted information.

Skills

Strong language proficiency

Excellent interpersonal skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and another language

Strong communication skills

Education

Formal training in Interpretation

Language proficiency testing (ILSAT/CILISAT)

Job description

Seeking Freelance Language Interpreters to facilitate effective communication across diverse settings. The ideal candidate will possess strong language proficiency, and excellent interpersonal skills to accurately interpret spoken language. This role is vital in bridging communication gaps in various environments, including healthcare, legal, educational, and community services. The Interpreter will work closely with clients and professionals to ensure clear understanding and seamless interactions. Face-to-face and remote work required.

PRIORITY: Nepali, Turkish, Tamil, Tigrinya, Amharic, Greek, Hindi, Portuguese, Tagalog, Somali, Swahili. However, applications for all languages are welcome!

Duties

• Provide accurate interpretation of spoken language between parties in real-time across multiple bilingual contexts.
• Facilitate effective communication during meetings, conferences, medical appointments, legal proceedings, and community events.
• Maintain confidentiality of all interpreted information in accordance with privacy standards and professional ethics.

Experience / Qualifications

• Formal training in Interpretation by a recognized institution OR ability to enroll in our community Interpreter Core Training Program (thorough subsidies available).
• Bilingual proficiency in English and at least one additional language (demonstrated by ILSAT or CILISAT) OR ability to be tested.
• Proven experience in interpretation within diverse settings such as healthcare, legal, or community services, preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey messages accurately and effectively across different audiences.
• Prior experience working with bilingual populations or multicultural communities is a plus. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by enhancing communication accessibility for diverse populations through professional interpretation services.