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Job Title


Experienced Freelance Over the Phone Interpreter


Company : TransPerfect


Location : mississauga, Ontario


Created : 2026-05-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

PLEASE READONLY HIRING languages for Cantonese, Korean, German, Vietnamese, Japanese, Mandarin, Nepali, Turkish, Thai and Dutch. We are currently recruiting for experienced Independent Contract Interpreters responsible for providing consecutive interpretation services over-the-phone from an at-home office. The ideal candidate must have the training on interpreting protocols and at least 6 months experience to provide accurate and complete interpretation, be able to pass an interpretation assessment test, and must have their own computer, USB headset, and strong enough internet that can handle calls over the internet.This is a 1099 position with no set hours or schedule commitment. Whenever you are free and available to take calls, you log on to our platform, take as many calls as you wish, and then log off whenever you no longer want to take calls. With this kind of flexibility, our contract interpreters are paid per minute that they are on an interpreting call. This rate is dependent on what language(s) you speak and your experience.DESCRIPTIONProvide the highest level of customer service during interpreting sessionsMeet interpreter quality standards set by TransPerfect Connects TTQ departmentContinuously expand vocabulary and knowledge of subject matter required for various clientsReceive and respond to feedback based on remote monitoring sessionsComplete all required compliance training and keep all assignment-related information strictly confidentialProvide accurate and complete interpretation; never paraphrasingInterpret without ever counseling, advising or interjecting personal opinionsMaintain all professional and ethical standards as outlined by TransPerfect and the larger professionQUALIFICATIONSA minimum of 6 months of previous interpretation experienceThe ability to pass a language assessment testAbility to communicate effectively across culturesAbility to use multiple software and phone systems simultaneously requiredAbility to sit and interpret over-the-phone for extended periods requiredAbility to concentrate and take effective notes in a fast-paced work environment required