English-Cantonese Interpreter

ContactLink Solutions LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Immediate availability to start

Monthly payments

Job summary

A leading interpretation service provider is seeking a skilled remote interpreter proficient in Cantonese and English. This full-time contractor role requires excellent listening and note-taking skills, alongside at least 1 year of experience in interpretation, specifically in healthcare and medical. The position allows work from home and offers monthly payments. Candidates must ensure a quiet work environment and may require language testing or background checks based on location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year interpretation experience preferred.
• 90% English proficiency required.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in communication.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls professionally according to interpreter's code of conduct.
• Work with specific vocabulary in the healthcare and medical industry.
• Communicate and report to team leader.

Skills

Fluency in English and Cantonese

Excellent listening skills

Note taking skills

Cultural understanding

Tools

USB wired headset

Windows 10 or Mac

Job description

Are you a skilled interpreter looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? We are seeking talented individuals proficient in Cantonese and English to join our team of international interpreters. If you have a passion for languages and a commitment to providing excellent service, we want to hear from you! This is a fully remote position.

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between CANTONESE 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 Cantonese
• 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

• 90% English proficiency
• Steady wired internet connection
• USB wired headset
• Windows 10 or Mac

What we offer you

• Fully remote. Interpreter works from his/her home office
• Full-time contractor position
• Immediate availability to start working after onboarding
• Monthly payments

Your responsibilities

• Answer calls professionally, acting according to the interpreter’s code of conduct
• Be aware of the specific vocabulary of the industry the interpreter works with (healthcare and medical, specifically)
• Go into internal professional training
• Communicate and report to your team leader

Based on your location, language testing and background check may be required.