Japanese Freelance Remote Interpreter

Tonguepoint; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote

Flexible schedule

Onboarding & training

Referral program

Job summary

Tonguepoint is urgently hiring a Freelance Remote Interpreter (Japanese/English). This role is 100% remote with independent contractor status and flexible scheduling.

We provide full training for OPI and VRI interpretation, and you will handle real-time, high-stakes interpretation with strict confidentiality. Beginners welcome; strong language skills and professionalism are essential to bridge critical communication moments.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Japanese with professional fluency.
• Strong listening and cultural sensitivity in real-time settings.
• Experience welcome but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Japanese).
• Support high-stakes settings (healthcare, legal) with clear communication.
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality and professionalism.
• Manage own schedule and log in reliably for calls.

Skills

Bilingual English/Japanese

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Confidentiality

Job description

Urgently Hiring For: Japanese.

Job Title: Freelance Remote Interpreter (Japanese / English) Location: 100% Remote | Type: Freelance/Independent Contractor | Schedule: Flexible

Job Summary

We are seeking fluent bilingual speakers to provide Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI). No prior experience is required—we provide full training. If you have strong language skills and a professional attitude, join us to bridge critical communication gaps in moments that matter.

Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Japanese).

Facilitate clear communication in high-stakes settings (e.g., healthcare, legal).

Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.

Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls.

Qualifications & Tech Requirements

Language: Native or near-native fluency in English and Japanese.

Skills: Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience.

Experience: Beginners welcome; prior interpreting experience is a plus.

Workspace: A quiet, distraction-free home environment.

Tech Setup: Dedicated computer, high-speed internet (wired preferred for VRI), and a noise-canceling USB headset.

What We Offer

Ultimate Flexibility: 100% remote work. Choose your own hours (daytime, evening, overnight).

Steady Income: Competitive per-minute rates backed by reliable call volume.

Growth: Free comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional training.

Referral Program: Refer qualified speakers of our in-demand languages and earn a bonus when your referral is successfully onboarded.