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This is an entry-level position, which requires excellent comprehension and speaking skills in English & Cape Verdean - Creole language.

The Telephone Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand, understanding and rendering the meaning of conversations between speakers of English and Cape Verdean - Creole.

The Interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and concisely, recognize sensitive cultural differences and be professional and courteous at all times.

• Work away from the office.
• Telephone Interpreter works from his/her home, own office or more.
• It is essential to ensure a quiet and secure environment.
• Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

• Renders correct concepts and meanings between Cape Verdean
• Creole and English following complexity, clarity, and style from one language into another, upholding the correct rules for grammar and syntax in both languages.
• Good customer service, communication skills, clear enunciation, pronunciation, pleasant and professional voice as well as polite forms of expressions.
• Understands protocol and terminology in the following industry such as Medical, Insurance, Finance and Law.
• Remains consistently professional and calm while interpreting stress related calls such as 911 emergency ones.

• Fluent in Cape Verdean
• Creole and English.
• Advanced skills in the cultural dynamics (cultural implication and idiomatic expression) of both Cape Verdean
• Creole and English.
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of industryspecific terminology; ongoing study of glossaries and training materials including scripts provided by our clients.
• Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, and remain neutral and objective at all times.
• Ability to follow client's instructions closely.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with the permission or at request of the client.
• Education in languages/ interpretation or related fields preferred, but not required.

• Competitive rates.
• Huge flexibility with no schedule requirement.
• Ongoing training and competency opportunities.
• Being part of elite interpreter database from a Canadian company.
• Opportunity to assist newcomers and nonEnglish speakers communicate in their native languages, in a variety of fields.
• Opportunity to break language barriers in a diverse community and help your own fellow countrymen communicate with English speaking businesses.
• Opportunity to participate and experience telephone interpretation.

• Flexible schedule

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call