Japanese Medical Interpreter

At Kelly, we know that meaningful work should be both fulfilling and personally rewarding. Are you a compassionate, detail-oriented individual eager to make a real difference in people’s lives by bridging language gaps? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. We’re seeking Japanese Medical Interpreters to join our team for a current vacancy.

• Competitive pay rate of $19.35 per hour after completion of training.
• Paid professional training at $19.35 per hour – we’ll prepare you step by step to succeed, even if it’s your first interpreting job.
• 100% remote – work comfortably from your own home, anywhere in Canada.
• Purpose-driven work – every call you take helps someone in need: patients, families, and professionals.
• Vacation and holiday pay to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values diversity and individuality.
• Career growth opportunities – many of our interpreters have transitioned into diverse roles within our organization.

• Provide accurate and confidential interpretation between English and Japanese speakers.
• Support conversations in healthcare, insurance, financial, and legal sectors.
• Handle each interaction with empathy, professionalism, and cultural understanding.
• Stay engaged in ongoing training and skill development.

• Are fluent in English and Japanese.
• Hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally able to work in Canada.
• Have a quiet workspace and a stable, high-speed internet connection.
• Are patient, empathetic, and passionate about helping people.
• Have experience or interest in the medical field (advantageous but not required)
• You must be able to handle audio and video call interpretations.
• Able to attend 3 weeks of full-time training.

Apply now — our recruitment team will reach out to guide you through the next steps. Selected candidates will begin with a paid online training program, designed to set you up for success and confidence before you start interpreting.

Even if this role isn’t the perfect fit, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities. Join a company that values people as much as performance. Apply today and start your career as a Japanese Medical Interpreter with Kelly.

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.

Kelly is committed to providing a workplace environment that is inclusive and respects the dignity of those in our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, Kelly will ensure that persons who are otherwise able to work are not unfairly excluded from doing so based upon any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, and will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of applicants and employees in all employment processes including but not limited to, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, or training.