Job Description

Are you looking to utilize your language skills in a flexible role that still offers room for growth and consistent engagement? Do you want to help your community while working from the comfort of your home? Join our team as a remote Substitute Interpreter, a flexible role that suits your lifestyle and provides opportunities for professional development and long-term growth.

Job Specifications

Job Type: Remote, Casual

Company: Kelly Services

Location: Canada (must reside and be authorized to work in Canada)

Pay Rate: Competitive weekly pay

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates must be available for more than five shifts per month. This is a casual role, but we’re seeking individuals who are eager to work regularly and are interested in growing into more set hours over time.
• This is an on-call position without a fixed schedule. Candidates must be comfortable with last-minute scheduling and working across a variety of shifts.
• Ability to commit to three consecutive weeks of full-time (Monday–Friday) training with no planned absences.
• Following training, candidates must be available for four weeks of various set shifts during a mentoring period.
• Must be open to working shifts during any time of day (early morning, day, evening, or night) as needed.
• Provide accurate and clear interpretation during remote sessions, facilitating effective communication between all parties involved.
• Interpreting in specialized areas such as healthcare, insurance, finance, and law enforcement with confidence and professionalism.
• Maintain cultural awareness and understanding to bridge communication and foster trust between parties.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Fluent in English and Cantonese.
• High school diploma or GED
• Familiarity with medical terminology is a strong asset (but not required)
• Must be 18 years or older

Requirements

• Must reside in and be legally authorized to work in Canada
• Reliable high-speed internet and a quiet, distraction-free workspace
• Able to commit to full-time training (3 weeks) and variable mentoring shifts (4 weeks)
• Willing to take on more than 5 shifts per month and ideally transition into more consistent schedule over time

What We Offer

• Ongoing paid training to strengthen your interpretation skills and support your professional development
• Weekly pay for consistent and reliable income
• A supportive team that values your work and is here to help you succeed
• Meaningful work that helps people access critical services and support
• A company that cares, Kelly Services is committed to inclusion, growth, and supporting a healthy work-life balance

Apply Today!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Kelly team. Please include in your resume:

• The languages you speak fluently
• How your skills align with the responsibilities above

A recruiter will reach out to guide you through the next steps of the application process.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Long term contract, Full time, Casual work, Remote work, Monday to friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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