VRI/OPI Cantonese interpreter

BIG Language Solutions is seeking qualified, professional independent contractor interpreters for Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) assignments.

Target Language(s): Cantonese

Contract Rate: Hourly

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Faithful Interpretation: Facilitate accurate communication by faithfully interpreting into the target language everything being said without adding, omitting, or changing anything.
• Impartiality: Maintain absolute impartiality and show no bias or preference toward either party while interpreting.
• First-Person Delivery & Ethics: Interpret in the first person at all times. Clarify meaning when necessary (while informing both parties), maintain the highest level of confidentiality, and strictly abide by the interpreter's code of ethics.
• Cultural Awareness: Maintain a strong awareness of your own culture and other cultures encountered during your duties, professionally explaining any cultural differences when appropriate.
• Professional Development & Service: Preserve the highest level of proficiency by continuously improving your interpreting skills and ethical performance. Demonstrate top-tier customer service toward our clients and their end-users at all times.

(Other duties may be assigned as needed).

Qualifications & Requirements

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Fluency: Absolute fluency in English and the target language(s).
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability to perform all essential interpretation duties listed above.
• Language Skills:
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

How to Apply

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in partnering with BIG Language Solutions, please submit your application through our onboarding portal:

https://recruit.biglanguage.com/apply/req-2026-0006