Freelancers and Vendors

Thank you for your interest in joining the team of language professionals at MCIS Language Solutions.

In order to join MCIS as a Freelance Interpreter, you will need to provide:

• Proof of Linguistic and Interpreting Competence: a recognized assessment of interpretation skills in your working languages (e.g. ILSAT, CILISAT), and
• Proof of Technical and Research Competence: successful completion of interpreter training on the role of the interpreter, code of ethics, standards of practice, and setting-specific interpretation (at a college or community agency level).

MCIS welcomes translators who are:

• Certified by CTTIC or its provincial affiliate chapters in Canada
• Certified by ATA in the U.S.
• Graduates of a Diploma or Degree program in a Language-Specific Translation School from a recognized university or college.
• Experienced translators with More than 2 years of full-time translation experience, who are able to provide a Reference Letter from your employers or clients who can corroborate the above experience.

You may be required to submit a Translation Sample (minimum 275 words, the source or target must be English).

MCIS works exclusively with ASL Interpreters who are active members of The Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC). Click here to learn more about our ASL interpreter recruitment policies.

If you meet the above requirements, please complete the Freelancer Application Form, and make sure to attach all relevant documents.