Onsite Interpreter

Job Category: Health Education
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: Canada
Company Name: 911 Interpreters

Company Overview

We are your Complete Language Solution Service Provider. 911 Interpreters currently provides telephone, video, on-site and written translation services in over 350 languages. It’s simple. Just call us and we’ll take care of the rest. Our staff structure and client focus enables us to provide you with customized, quality and timely service. With one of the largest rosters of certified and experienced interpreters and translators in the industry, 911 Interpreters has developed easy-to-use services that are a simple phone call away. Our interpretation and translation services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are always available to take your call.

About the job

UKRAINIAN INTERPRETERS

Due to our recent expansion, 911 Interpreters is seeking to engage the services of Onsite interpreters.

Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education
  • Medical Interpreter Certificate is preferred
  • Medical/Legal/Educational interpretation experience preferred
  • 1 Year of interpretation experience is preferred
  • HIPPA certification preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Translate a question or request clearly and accurately, conveying phrasing and intention related to the subject.
  • Convert dialogue and convey the intent of the original speaker, understanding that many idioms and slang terms do not translate exactly between languages.
  • Assimilating words quickly, including jargon and acronyms
  • Building up specialized vocabulary banks
  • Writing notes to aid memory
  • Preparing and submitting assignment reports

Skills:

  • an excellent command of the English language
  • A good memory and the ability to learn fast
  • Ability to closely follow client’s instructions
  • Skills to interact well with people and work as part of a team
  • Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality on the matters you are interpreting
  • Flexibility to deal calmly with unexpected and difficult situations
  • Reliability, dedication, and commitment to providing superior customer service

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to commute to close locations

*Candidates who are bilingual with zero relevant experience are welcome to apply and participate in our Training Certificate Program*

Students and persons with disabilities are welcome to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only qualified applicants who meet our requirements will be contacted for an interview.

Industry

  • Translation & Localization

Employment Type

Freelance

Industry

  • Translation and Localization

Employment Type

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