Position Details:

YYZ Translations is currently looking to contract 5 freelance translators who have native and modern fluency in Kurdish (any dialect) and English languages. This includes university level or equivalent knowledge of Kurdish and English and the tools required for performing translation work. The responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Translate text provided to them in a professional manner.
• Meet deadlines as mandated by the project manager.
• Develop and maintain a glossary of terms for every project that they translate.
• Be flexible to work in a 24/7 environment. 

Candidates applying for this position are required to meet the following qualification criteria:

• Must have academic background in translation of English to Kurdish, or equivalent working experience.
• Must have the capacity to translate between 2000 to 5000 words per day.
• Fluent in reading, writing, comprehension, and all forms of communication in Kurdish and English languages.
• Must be able to communicate via internet, email and telecom equipment.
• They should have a pleasant and open working attitude.
• Open to learning new skills and operation of tools and equipment.
• Should be able to pass an entry test by translating 3 paragraphs as a sample for quality check.
• Should be able to provide reliable references if required.

Software Skills Required:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Adobe Acrobat PDF
• Email
• FTP
• CAT Tools prefered

Please send an email to resumes2[at]yyztranslations[dot]com with job ID 2009122201 as well as your best per word rate in your email's subject line.

Please note telephone offers will not be entertained. Only online inquiries and applications will be accepted.