Canadian-Based Kurdish Freelance Interpreter

Job summary

Facilitate communication between Cantonese and English speakers by providing accurate interpretation services. Maintain professional standards while explaining cultural concepts to prevent miscommunication.

Job details

We are looking for a Canadian-Based Kurdish Interpreter to join our team. 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 Minimum 1 year interpretation experience. 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: 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*

What you’ll do

Facilitate communication between Cantonese and English speakers by providing accurate interpretation services. Maintain professional standards while explaining cultural concepts to prevent miscommunication.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of interpretation experience and fluency in English. Technical requirements include a computer, wired headset, and a stable wired internet connection.

Benefits

• Ongoing training • Competency opportunities

Listed skills

• Retention · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Interpretation
• English fluency
• Kurdish fluency
• Cantonese fluency
• Note taking
• Active listening
• Retention
• Cultural mediation
• Communication
• Accuracy
• Professionalism
• Technical Requirements
• Microsoft Windows 10
• Cantonese Chinese
• English Language
• USB
• Writing
• Kurdish Language

Job areas

• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Lead Interpreter
• Interpreter / Translator
• Translators, Interpreters and Other Linguists
• Interpreters and Translators