Posted 3 days ago
Kinyarwanda Medical Remote Interpreter
@ Kelly Services
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Kelly Services is hiring part-time Kinyarwanda medical interpreters to work remotely across Canada by phone (OPI) and video (VRI) for healthcare, emergency, insurance, legal, financial and public service settings. The role pays $18.50 per hour after three weeks of paid training, with vacation and holiday pay, and some calls may be sensitive or distressing. Candidates must be fluent in Kinyarwanda and English, be at least 18, and live in a listed Canadian province.
Pay:
$18.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Interpret in real time between Kinyarwanda and English by phone and video
- Facilitate communication in healthcare, insurance, legal and public service settings
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism and cultural sensitivity
- Manage video interactions with appropriate etiquette
- Take part in training and quality monitoring
Requirements summary:
- Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 18 years old and legally authorized to work in Canada
- Strong listening and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Kelly Services
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Kinyarwanda Medical Interpreter (Remote in 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 Kinyarwanda Medical Interpreters for current 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
- $18.50 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 Kinyarwanda 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 Kinyarwanda and English (speaking, reading, listening, and comprehension).
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 18 years of age, reside in BC, AB, SK, MB, NB, NS, PEI, or NL, 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 Kinyarwanda Medical Interpreter and help ensure every voice is heard by providing critical communication support when it matters most.
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