Karen Medical Interpreter

Kelly Services; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking Karen Medical Interpreters to work remotely from Canada. The role involves providing accurate interpretations between English and Karen speakers across healthcare and legal sectors. Applicants should be fluent in both languages, hold a high school diploma, and have a quiet workspace with stable internet. This position offers competitive pay, paid training, and various perks including healthcare benefits and paid sick leave.

Benefits

Paid professional training

Vacation and holiday pay

Inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Healthcare and retirement plans

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Karen required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Experience or interest in the medical field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation between English and Karen speakers.
• Support conversations in healthcare and legal sectors.
• Engage in ongoing training and skill development.

Skills

Fluent in English and Karen

Empathy

Cultural understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Kelly®, we know that meaningful work should be both fulfilling and personally rewarding. Are you a compassionate, detail‑oriented individual eager to make a real difference in people’s lives by bridging language gaps? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. We’re seeking Karen Medical Interpreters to join our team.

Why You’ll Love Working for Kelly

• Competitive pay rate of $19.35 per hour when completion of training
• Paid professional training at $19.35– we’ll prepare you step by step to succeed, even if it’s your first interpreting job.
• 100% remote – work comfortably from your own home, anywhere in Canada.
• Purpose‑driven work – every call you take helps someone in need: patients, families, and professionals.
• Vacation and holiday pay to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values diversity and individuality.
• Career growth opportunities – many of our interpreters have transitioned into diverse roles within our organization.

What You’ll Do

• Provide accurate and confidential interpretation between English and Karen speakers.
• Support conversations in healthcare, insurance, financial, and legal sectors.
• Handle each interaction with empathy, professionalism, and cultural understanding.
• Stay engaged in ongoing training and skill development.

You’re a Perfect Fit If You

• Are fluent in English and Karen.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally able to work in Canada.
• Have a quiet workspace and a stable, high‑speed internet connection.
• Are patient, empathetic, and passionate about helping people.
• Have experience or interest in the medical field (advantageous but not required)
• You must be able to handle audio and video call interpretations.
• Are available to work during the required shifts.

Work Schedule Required

This position requires availability during the following shifts (Pacific Standard Time):

• Monday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Thursday from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Friday from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm

What Happens Next

Apply now — our recruitment team will reach out to guide you through the next steps. Selected candidates will begin with a paid online training program, designed to set you up for success and confidence before you start interpreting.

Even if this role isn’t the perfect fit, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities.

Join a company that values people as much as performance.

Apply today and start your career as a Karen Medical Interpreter with Kelly®.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly is committed to providing a workplace environment that is inclusive and respects the dignity of those in our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, Kelly will ensure that persons who are otherwise able to work are not unfairly excluded from doing so based upon any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, and will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of applicants and employees in all employment processes including but not limited to, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, or training.