Mandarin and Cantonese MDYR
- Ottawa, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 26, 2026
- 1 position
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Contract, Part-time, Casual
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 27, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Provide interpretation, translation, transcription, proofreading, or editing services while preserving accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and the original meaning. Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards, work independently to meet deadlines, and participate in training as needed.
Job details
Position: Freelance Language Professional (Interpreters, Translators, and Linguists) Organization: MCIS Language Solutions Are you fluent in multiple languages and passionate about facilitating communication across cultures? We are seeking freelance language professionals, including interpreters, translators, and linguistic specialists, to support individuals and organizations in overcoming language barriers. Whether you specialize in spoken interpretation, written translation or transcription, we welcome your expertise in ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate communication. Available Roles 🔹 Interpreters (On-site, Over-the-Phone, Video Remote) – Provide real-time spoken interpretation between English and another language in settings such as healthcare, legal, education, and social services. 🔹 Translators – Convert written materials accurately from one language to another, including documents, reports, contracts, and digital content. 🔹 Transcribers – Listen to audio recordings and produce accurate written transcriptions in the source language or translated into another language. 🔹 Proofreaders & Editors – Review and refine translations to ensure clarity, grammatical accuracy, and consistency in terminology. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality linguistic services with accuracy, cultural awareness, and professionalism. Adapt messaging to maintain the original intent, style, and meaning across languages. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards, especially when working with sensitive information. Work independently and meet deadlines for assigned projects. Participate in ongoing training and professional development as needed. Requirements ✔ Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and at least one other language. Strong comprehension, grammar, and communication skills in both languages. ✔ Relevant Experience: Prior experience in interpretation, translation, transcription, or localization is preferred but not required. Training opportunities may be available. ✔ Technical Skills: Familiarity with translation tools, CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) software, or remote interpreting platforms is a plus. ✔ Adaptability: Ability to work in diverse environments and handle a variety of subject matters (legal, medical, technical, etc.). ✔ Work Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. ✔ Reliable Access: Depending on the role, access to a stable internet connection, a quiet workspace, or transportation for on-site assignments may be required. Job Type & Compensation Employment Type: Part-time, Casual, Freelance Compensation: Competitive, based on experience, language pair, and assignment type By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to support diverse communities, businesses, and organizations by bridging language gaps and enabling clear communication. To learn more about you and your experiences, if you have not already please fill in this application on our website: https://www.mcislanguages.com/careers/freelancer/application/ 📢 Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
What you’ll do
Provide interpretation, translation, transcription, proofreading, or editing services while preserving accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and the original meaning. Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards, work independently to meet deadlines, and participate in training as needed.
Requirements
Fluency in English and at least one other language is required; relevant language-services experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and may need reliable internet access, a quiet workspace, or transportation depending on the assignment.
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- adaptability · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- English Language Proficiency
- Mandarin Language Proficiency
- Cantonese Language Proficiency
- Spoken Interpretation
- Written Translation
- Transcription
- Proofreading
- Editing
- Cultural Awareness
- Confidentiality
- Grammar
- Communication
- CAT Software
- Remote Interpreting Platforms
- Time Management
- Adaptability
Job areas
- Customer Service & Support
- Social Services
- Education
- Legal
- Healthcare