9 Work-From-Home Jobs You Can Apply for This December

While most of our jobs lists do feature a couple international opportunities, we heard your feedback about wanting more international opportunities! December’s work-from-home jobs list includes a new batch of companies you can apply to, all of which are hiring employees who live in Canada or the U.K. Many of these jobs are also available in the U.S. and other countries around the globe.

When you live with a disability, chronic illness or mental health condition, working remotely might be the one accommodation you need to get back to work. One report found that 7 percent of people with disabilities in the U.S. used the option to work from home as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Not to mention, research keeps telling us that most employees get a boost from the flexibility of virtual careers.

So whether you’re a tech genius, a marketing maven, customer champion, teacher, interpreter or more, these companies may offer you the chance to flex your job skills from the comfort of your own home. Check them out and let us know how your job search is going!

1. RedElastic

RedElastic is a consulting firm that designs and delivers seamless software for its clients. The Canada-based company advertises itself as a small but growing group. It doesn’t give away much about the salary or benefits for its open positions, but they do want someone looking to grow with the company. There’s only one position available right now, but keeping checking back.

The Details:

• Position open right now: Junior Marketing Coordinator
• Location/s: Canada

How To Find Other Remote RedElastic Jobs:

View the company’s jobs page and look for “telecommute” in the job listing.

2. Canonical

This company wants to throw open the barn doors on software innovation, and they need tech-smart people to do it. Canonical, an open-source software company that works primarily with Ubuntu, offers employees flexible work options and annual leave. It has openings across the Americas, Western Europe, Australia and Asia in sales, operations, engineering and more.

The Details:

• Position open right now: Software Engineer
• Location/s: Canada, U.K. & international

How To Find Other Remote Canonical Jobs:

The career page doesn’t have a search function, so scroll through the company’s current vacancies and look for “Home-based” in the job listing.

(h/t Flex Jobs)

3. Flying Saucer Studio

Even the name sounds fun — Flying Saucer Studio. This digital agency focuses on helping start-up organizations get off the ground with branding, marketing, website development and content creation expertise. Applicants interesting in joining the Flying Saucer will need to submit a writing sample as part of the application. The company doesn’t list any benefit information online.

The Details:

• Position open right now: Remote Copywriter
• Location/s: Canada & U.S.

How To Find Other Remote Flying Saucer Studio Jobs:

On the studio’s jobs page, look for “Remote” in the title of the job listing.

4. The Walt Disney Company

It’s the company behind legendary stories like “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King.” If you want to dip your toes into the magical kingdom, Walt Disney’s corporate office needs remote employees around the globe. If Disney invites you to be its guest, positions may be full- or part-time, and many have specific location requirements and work schedules.

The Details:

• Position open right now: Remote Support Representative
• Location/s: Canada (BC, AB, MB, ON, NB, NS, PEI, NWT only); other jobs international & U.S.

How To Find Other Remote Walt Disney Jobs:

From the company’s corporate job search page, type “Remote” into the keyword search box.

5. QKids

QKids needs online teachers to teach English through its interactive gaming platform. Those who are hired work as independent contractors on a six-month contract. You can set a flexible schedule, but must be available at least six hours a week. The base rate for lessons taught (30 minutes each) is $8. Another note: Your application must include a short video introduction of yourself.    

The Details:

• Position open right now: Online English Teacher
• Location/s: Canada & U.S.

How To Find Other Remote QKids Jobs:

QKids hires almost exclusively remote online English teachers. It has a single application on the website.

6. Zapier

You might want to join Zapier’s team if you’re into increasing productivity and efficiency by making separate apps work together automatically. According to its website, Zapier encourages diversity in its workforce. While you can work anywhere in the world, the company is only able to offer health insurance to U.S.-based employees. It also has an unlimited vacation policy.

The Details:

• Position open right now: Customer Champion
• Location/s: U.K., Canada, U.S. & international

How To Find Other Remote Zapier Jobs:

All of Zapier’s jobs are remote and can be done anywhere around the globe, so scroll through its job openings to find one that looks interesting.

7. Pandable

If you work in digital content, then you know that search engine optimization (SEO) is crucial for getting your work seen. If you have a penchant for numbers, analysis and tech, Pandable might need you to join its “nice” team of U.K.-based people. The company doesn’t say anything about benefits online. It’s a small-but-growing operation.

The Details:

• Position open right now: Graphic Designer
• Location/s: U.K.

How To Find Other Remote Pandable Jobs:

Look for “remote” listed above the title of each job on the company’s current openings page.

8. Capita

A U.K.-based interpretation and translation service, most of Capita’s employees must work face-to-face with clients. But the company also offers remote interpreter services via phone and video. Virtual interpreters work freelance, and Capita looks for a variety of languages and expertise levels. No word on pay or salary online. (Capita also has a need for people who have deaf, deafblind and British Sign Language skills and can go to an office.)

The Details:

• Position open right now: Remote Interpreter
• Location/s: U.K.; other locations possible

How To Find Other Remote Capita Jobs:

Most of Capita’s interpreting jobs will require face-to-face contact. However, check their jobs page, where you can also find a link to apply as a remote interpreter.

9. OliverBernard

OliverBernard is a consulting group that connects technology and IT experts with companies that need quality employees. OliverBernard is on the lookout for employees who live in the U.K. for a number of tech-related positions at its clients’ firms, like venue booking agencies, public sector organizations and software companies. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension plan and professional development opportunities.

The Details:

• Position open right now: .NET Developer
• Location/s: U.K.

How To Find Other Remote Oliver Bernard Jobs:

On the jobs page, look for “Refine Your Search” on the right-hand side of the page. Type “remote” into the keyword search box.

Looking for other opportunities? We’ve got you covered! Check out November’s remote jobs roundup here.

Are you an employer with available remote opportunities for qualified candidates? Contact news@themighty.com to have your listing posted in an upcoming edition of our monthly remote jobs roundup.