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- Language interpretation and translation
Work setting
- Private translation agency
- Private interpreting agency
- International organization or agency
- Urban area
- Various locations
- Private company, corporation or industry
- School or educational institution/establishment
- Social service or charity agency
Tasks
- Interpret oral communication from one language to another aloud or using electronic equipment
- Interpret language for individuals and small groups
- Train and supervise staff
- Identify the terminology used in a field of activity
- Maintain the content, context and style of the original material
- Perform quality control and proofreading
- Revise and correct translated material
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Target audience
- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
Transportation/travel information
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Own tools/equipment
- Computer
- Internet access
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Initiative
- Organized
- Excellent oral communication
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
