Mandarin/Cantonese Freelance Interpreter

oneworldglobalservices; Toronto; Remote; CAD 167,000 - 312,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Ongoing training

Monthly payments

Job summary

oneworldglobalservices is seeking a remote Spanish/English interpreter. The role requires fluent bilingual skills, rapid and accurate interpretation, and the ability to work from a home-office setup with a quiet, secure environment.

The candidate should have 1+ year interpretation experience and strong listening and note-taking abilities. Proficiency with glossaries and dictionaries is beneficial for accuracy in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and SPANISH required.
• Minimum 1 year interpretation experience preferred.
• Strong listening, retention and note-taking skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between SPANISH and English accurately in real-time.
• Maintain confidentiality and use established interpretation protocols.
• Provide clear explanations of cultural concepts when needed.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Interpretation experience

Listening and note-taking

Tools

Headset

Windows 10+

Reliable internet

Job description

LANGUAGE: Spanish US-Based Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between SPANISH and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and SPANISH


• Minimum 1-year interpretation experience preferred


• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.


• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.


• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical Requirements:

• Computer or Laptop


• Windows 10 or higher


• USB Wired headset


• Steady wired internet connection

Additional information:

• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language.


• Remote position, interpreter works from his/her home office


• Ongoing training and competency opportunities


• Monthly payments


• Per minute rate

Based on your location, language testing, background check and/or drug screen may be required