Kurdish Sorani Medical Interpreter

Kurdish Sorani Medical Interpreter (Remote in Ontario, Canada)

At Kelly, meaningful work is impactful and rewarding. If you are compassionate, detail-oriented, and motivated to bridge language barriers, this opportunity is for you. We are hiring Kurdish Sorani Medical Interpreters for future openings to support critical communication needs across Canada via Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) services.

As an interpreter supporting healthcare providers, emergency services, insurance organizations, financial institutions, legal services, and public service agencies, you may be assigned calls involving sensitive, emotional, or potentially distressing subject matters, such as medical emergencies, violence, or other critical situations.

Due to the nature of this role, some calls may require extended engagement or occur during periods of high call volume. Interpreters are expected to maintain professionalism, composure, accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity at all times while adhering to company standards and ethical guidelines.

Why Join Kelly

• $19.35 per hour upon successful completion of training.
• Three weeks of structured, professional training.
• Vacation and holiday pay.
• Flexible remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation between Kurdish Sorani and English speakers using OPI (Over-the-Phone Interpretation) and VRI (Video Remote Interpretation) platforms.
• Facilitate communication in healthcare, insurance, legal, financial, emergency services and public service settings.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Manage video interactions professionally, ensuring appropriate visual communication and etiquette. Accurately convey meaning, tone, and intent while maintaining communication flow between all parties.
• Participate in training, quality monitoring, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Kurdish Sorani and English (speaking, reading, listening, and comprehension).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age, reside in Ontario, and legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable using technology and web-based communication platforms.

Technical Requirements

• Dedicated personal device (desktop, laptop, or tablet).
• Functional webcam with appropriate lighting for video interpretation sessions.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection (speed test may be required).
• Professional noise-cancelling headset (required or willingness to purchase).
• Ability to work independently in a quiet, distraction-free workspace.

Next Steps

• Submit your application.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process.
• Selected candidates will begin paid online training.

Make a Difference
Join Kelly as a Kurdish Sorani Medical Interpreter and help ensure every voice is heard by providing critical communication support when it matters most.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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