Freelance Interpreter; English​/Pashto

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Base pay range: CA $20.00/hr – CA $25.00/hr actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Position: Freelance Interpreter (English/Pashto)

Organization: MCIS Language Solutions

As a freelance interpreter with MCIS Language Solutions, you will provide essential spoken interpretation services in various community settings, such as hospitals, police stations, tribunal hearings, schools, and more. Your primary role will be to facilitate clear and accurate communication between English and Pashto speakers, ensuring individuals with limited language proficiency have access to vital services.

• Interpretation:
  Provide accurate, clear, and professional interpretation between English and Pashto in community settings, including high-pressure healthcare and legal environments.
• Cultural Sensitivity:
  Demonstrate cultural awareness and respect for nuanced meanings when working with diverse communities.
• Reading and Oral Translation:
  Translate written materials (application forms, medical records, legal documents) orally, conveying information with precision.
• Facilitating Access to Services:
  Help vulnerable populations navigate complex systems such as healthcare, law enforcement, and social services.
• Travel:
  Travel to assignment locations as required; must have access via car, public transportation, or other means.
• Remote Assignments:
  Handle over-the-phone or video interpretation assignments, allowing flexibility to work from home when possible.
• Professionalism and Confidentiality:
  Maintain high professionalism and confidentiality while interpreting sensitive information.

• Fluency in English and Pashto (both written and spoken) is required.
• Reading proficiency:
  Ability to read and accurately translate written documents into clear oral translations.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, patience, and commitment to service.
• Transportation:
  Reliable transportation to travel to different assignment locations.
• Legal Eligibility:
  Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

• Free online training module for new interpreters, must be completed before starting work.
• Experienced interpreters who have been tested and certified in community interpreting are welcome; your expertise will be highly valued.

• Job Type: Part-time, Casual, Freelance
• Salary: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour (based on experience and assignment type)

At MCIS Language Solutions, we pride ourselves on creating opportunities for interpreters to have a meaningful impact by helping bridge the language gap in communities across Canada. By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring individuals can access critical services in their native language.

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