Live English Transcriptionist (Canada remote)

Location:

Remote/Work-from-home in Canada in Pacific time zone

Job Category:

Administrative

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 hour shifts between the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM PDT

Employment Duration: 6 months

Hourly rate: $26.60 USD

Equipment Provided by TransPerfect: Google Chromebook

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking a Live English Transcriptionist / Stenographer to join our team in Canada!

Role Summary

In this role you will accurately transcribe live virtual meetings, ensuring every word and gesture are captured in real-time. The focus is to provide an exact written record of the meetings as they happen. The transcribed content is confidential and must be handled with strict discretion.

Role Responsibilities

1. Transcribe all spoken information during calls without relying on recordings or Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) support.
2. Ensure all spoken information and gestures are correctly captured during the virtual meeting.
3. Final transcription for the virtual meetings must be delivered within 24 hours after participating in the meeting.
4. Work on other language data tasks, like annotation and data validation as per project priorities.
5. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Minimum Requirements

1. Minimum 2 years of experience transcribing live, real-time events.
2. Idiomatic fluency in English and comprehensive understanding of the conventions followed during transcription.
3. Excellent knowledge of English grammar and orthography.
4. Completed courses in typing / stenography.
5. Shorthand typing speed.
6. Stable internet connection and comfortable working with Google Chromebook (Note: equipment will be provided).
7. Excellent active listening skills and strong attention to detail.
8. Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
9. NAIT certification is a plus.
10. Experience with steno machines is a plus.

DataForce offers companies in technology, advertisement, entertainment, and other industries reliable BPO and Data Collection & Annotation services. DataForce helps clients collect, label, and organize datasets that Machine Learning engineers use to train AI-powered Machine Learning Models. We work within our own proprietary tools or within customer tools and environments.

DataForce is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.

For more information about us, please visit our website: https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce

TransPerfect is an equal opportunity employer and committed to all recruitment processes and workplace free from harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination.

For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.