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Freelance Language Professionals

@ MCIS Language Solutions

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Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

MCIS Language Solutions is hiring freelance interpreters, translators, transcribers and proofreaders to bridge language barriers in healthcare, legal, education and social services. The work is contract-based, part-time and casual, with competitive pay based on experience, language pair and assignment type. Candidates must be fluent in English and at least one other language and legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver accurate, culturally appropriate interpretation and translation
  • Adapt messaging to keep original meaning and style
  • Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
  • Meet deadlines on assigned projects independently
  • Take part in ongoing training

Requirements summary:

  • Fluency in English and at least one other language
  • Strong grammar and communication in both languages
  • Prior interpretation or translation experience preferred
  • Familiarity with CAT software or remote interpreting platforms
  • Ability to handle legal, medical and technical subjects
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada

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CAT softwareTranslation toolsRemote interpreting platforms
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Employer posting date
2025-03-09
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2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-11

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Job details

DepartmentCustomer service
Travelair: none
Work settingHome, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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MCIS Language Solutions is a not-for-profit social enterprise that offers the highest quality, most responsive and cost effective 24/7 solutions in over 350 languages. MCIS'​ growth into a successful organization with its commitment to bottom line objectives - sound finances, protection of human rights and diversity - has been the direct result of exemplary leadership on its Board, competent staff and the contribution of our language professionals, volunteers and interns. We take pride in MCIS'​ growth and its commitment to recruiting highly qualified new immigrants and local language professionals thereby increasing Toronto's and Canada's visibility as a multilingual hub that can provide language services to the globe. Every year MCIS invests its net income into initiatives that support free services for victims of violence and the homeless, and training subsidies for aspiring interpreters and translators. With a growing demand for language services, a long track record of success, and deep roots in the community, MCIS Language Solutions has positioned itself to capture more market share in the language industry by simply demonstrating there is a better way to conduct business.

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Reported office locations
  • 789 Don Mills Rd., Suite 1010, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1T5, CA
Other recorded names
  • MCIS Language Solutions
Specialties
  • Languages
  • Interpretation
  • Translation
  • Localization
  • Training (interpreter
  • language)
  • Transcreation
  • Transcription
  • Language training
  • Accessibility Services
  • Language Consulting
  • and Multimedia
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MCIS Language Solutions is a not-for-profit social enterprise that offers the highest quality, most responsive and cost effective 24/7 solutions in over 350 languages. MCIS'​ growth into a successful organization with its commitment to bottom line objectives - sound finances, protection of human rights and diversity - has been the direct result of exemplary leadership on its Board, competent staff and the…

FieldValue
IndustryTranslation and Localization
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1989
SpecialtiesLanguagesInterpretationTranslationLocalizationTraining (interpreterlanguage)TranscreationTranscriptionLanguage trainingAccessibility Services
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Job description

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!

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