Kinyarwanda Medical Remote Interpreter

Kelly Services; Calgary; Remote; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of professional training

Vacation and holiday pay

Flexible remote work environment

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Kinyarwanda Medical Interpreter to support critical communications across Canada remotely. You will provide real-time interpretation between Kinyarwanda and English using OPI and VRI, serving healthcare, emergency, insurance, legal, and public-service settings while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Ideal candidates are 18+ with a high school diploma, fluent in Kinyarwanda and English, and comfortable with web-based platforms.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English for speaking, reading, listening, and comprehension.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ and legally allowed to work in Canada.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using web-based communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation between Kinyarwanda and English using OPI and VRI.
• Support healthcare, emergency, insurance, legal, and public service calls.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensure accurate conveyance of meaning, tone, and intent.
• Participate in training and quality monitoring.

Skills

Kinyarwanda fluency

English fluency

Listening skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Tech-savvy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kinyarwanda Medical Interpreter (Remote in Canada)

At Kelly, meaningful work is impactful and rewarding. If you are compassionate, detail-oriented, and motivated to bridge language barriers, this opportunity is for you. We are hiring Kinyarwanda Medical Interpreters for current openings to support critical communication needs across Canada via Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) services.

As an interpreter supporting healthcare providers, emergency services, insurance organizations, financial institutions, legal services, and public service agencies, you may be assigned calls involving sensitive, emotional, or potentially distressing subject matters, such as medical emergencies, violence, or other critical situations.

Due to the nature of this role, some calls may require extended engagement or occur during periods of high call volume. Interpreters are expected to maintain professionalism, composure, accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity at all times while adhering to company standards and ethical guidelines.

Why Join Kelly

• $18.50 per hour upon successful completion of training.
• Three weeks of structured, professional training.
• Vacation and holiday pay.
• Flexible remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation between Kinyarwanda and English speakers using OPI (Over-the-Phone Interpretation) and VRI (Video Remote Interpretation) platforms.
• Facilitate communication in healthcare, insurance, legal, financial, emergency services, and public service settings.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Manage video interactions professionally, ensuring appropriate visual communication and etiquette. Accurately convey meaning, tone, and intent while maintaining communication flow between all parties.
• Participate in training, quality monitoring, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English (speaking, reading, listening, and comprehension).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age, reside in BC, AB, SK, MB, NB, NS, PEI, or NL, and legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable using technology and web-based communication platforms.

Technical Requirements

• Dedicated personal device (desktop, laptop, or tablet).
• Functional webcam with appropriate lighting for video interpretation sessions.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection (speed test may be required).
• Professional noise-cancelling headset (required or willingness to purchase).
• Ability to work independently in a quiet, distraction-free workspace.

Make a Difference

Join Kelly as a Kinyarwanda Medical Interpreter and help ensure every voice is heard by providing critical communication support when it matters most.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks and work-related resources.

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees a group benefit program that includes extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services), dental, life, and emergency travel assistance.
• Employees are entitled to holiday and vacation pay in accordance with provincial labour law.

Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-canadian/#benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community in Canada.

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.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en).