Location
Halifax, NS | Canada
Job description
Remote Bilingual-English Phone Interpreter
Do you want to utilize your language skills to make a meaningful impact? Are you passionate about helping others, and do you value the flexibility of working from home? Do you want to spend more time with your loved ones? If your answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals fluent in English and one of the following languages to join our team as work-from-home interpreters:
· Arabic.
· Burmese
· Cantonese.
· Dari.
· French.
· Haitian Creole.
· Karen.
· Korean.
· Kurdish Sorani.
· Lao (Laotian)
· Mandarin.
· Oromo.
· Pashto.
· Somali.
· Tigrinya.
· Turkish.
· Uzbek.
· Vietnamese.
· Wolof.
-Save time! Save money! Support your community!
-No more commuting! No more paying for gas, parking, or transit!
-Have meals in your own kitchen rather than packing a lunch or buying an expensive dinner!
-Feel good at the end of each shift knowing you are helping and supporting the community!
Key Job Responsibilities: As a remote bilingual phone interpreter, you will play a crucial role in facilitating communication between individuals with limited English language skills and representatives from various industries. Your responsibilities are, but not limited to:
- Handle Telephone Interpretation: Provide accurate and clear interpretation during phone calls, ensuring effective communication between all parties.
- Industry-Specific Interpretation: Utilize your language skills to navigate conversations in specialized fields such as Healthcare, Insurance, Financial, and Law Enforcement, adapting to industry-specific terminologies.
- Cultural Bridging: Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and understanding to create an inclusive atmosphere, fostering a positive and effective communication environment.
- Maintain Professionalism: Uphold a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy during all interactions.
- Adhere to Schedules: Follow a weekly schedule of a minimum 30 hours per week with no planned absences for the first 450 hours worked.
- Participate in the training: Get involved with the training sessions in an attentive and focused way to elevate your interpretation skills, stay current with industry best practices, and successfully complete the program.
- Continued Learning: Stay updated on industry trends and linguistic developments.
Perks: Joining our team comes with numerous benefits, including:
- Free Skill Enhancement Training: Access free, top-notch, and paid skill enhancement training to refine your interpretation abilities and stay ahead in your role.
- Weekly Pay: Enjoy the convenience of weekly pay to support your financial well-being and have peace of mind.
- Vacation and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of vacation and holiday pay to relax and recharge, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Employee Portal (myKelly.com): Access our online community for valuable resources, support, and engagement with your Kelly team.
The successful candidate will: - Be fluent in English and any of the above languages – reading, writing, and speaking.
- Have acquired a high school diploma or GED.
- Be confident with medical terminology. This is not required but is considered a strong asset.
- Be 18 years or older.
- Be available to work a weekly schedule of a minimum of 30 hours per week with no planned absences for at least the first 450 hours worked.
- Reside in Canada.
- Legally be authorized to work in Canada.
- Have a suitable quiet & secure work-at-home environment.
- Have a stable and fast internet connection.
- Have access to a qualified smartphone device.
Apply today! We have a fantastic team that cares about YOUR future!
One of our recruiters will reach out to you to start the application process. Please include a cover letter stating which languages you are fluent in and how your skills align with the expected job responsibilities. We look forward to welcoming you to the Kelly team!
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