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Sign Language Interpreter - Casual On-Call / Temporary Full-time

Burnaby – School District #41

Burnaby, B.C.

Job description

CASUAL ON-CALL / TEMPORARY - SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

The Burnaby School District is currently recruiting for Casual On-Call

and Temporary Full-time Sign Language Interpreters to work at the Burnaby

School District.

The Sign Language

Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing

students and staff by providing interpreting services in a variety of settings

and activities. The Sign Language Interpreter adjusts to the signing, educational

and communication levels required for students, parents, staff and community

groups.

Pay Rate: $39.77/Hour

Job Requirements:

  • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent including grammar, spelling,

arithmetic, reading, writing and understanding English

  • Completion of an American Sign Language / English interpreter program

plus two years' related experience; or an equivalent combination of education

and experience

  • Working knowledge of adaptive technology related to work performed

including TTY's and computers

  • Possess active membership status in WAVLI (Westcoast

Association of Visual Language Interpreters)

  • Experience working in an educational setting is an asset

If you are passionate about helping

support students to succeed and pride

yourself in promoting an inclusive environment,

we want to hear from you!

Qualified applicants should send

their application, resume, and current references through . Only

those applicants considered for interview will be contacted.

The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as

a strength. Our goal is for all

individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming

community. We encourage applications

from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour,

all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Translators, terminologists and interpreters (NOC 51114) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Translators translate written material from one language to another. Interpreters translate oral communication from one language to another during speeches, meetings, conferences, debates and conversation, or in court or before administrative tribunals. Terminologists conduct research to itemize terms connected with a certain field, define them and find equivalents in another language. Sign language interpreters use sign language to translate spoken language and vice versa during meetings, conversations, television programs or in other instances. Translators, terminologists and interpreters are employed by government, private translation and interpretation agencies, in-house translation services, large private corporations, international organizations and the media, or they may be self-employed. Sign language interpreters work in schools and courts, and for social service agencies, interpretation services, government services and television stations, or they may be self-employed.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Translators and translator-revisers
  • Translate a variety of written material such as correspondence, reports, legal documents, technical specifications and textbooks from one language to another, maintaining the content, context and style of the original material to the greatest extent possible
  • Localize software and accompanying technical documents to adapt them to another language and culture
  • Revise and correct translated material
  • May train and supervise other translators.

Usual requirements

  • A university degree in translation with a specialization in translation, interpretation or terminology in two languages including at least one of the two official languages or A university degree in a related discipline such as languages, linguistics, philology and courses in linguistic transfer and two years' experience as a full-time translator working in two languages, at least one of which is an official language or Five years of experience as a full-time translator working in two languages, at least one of which is an official language, are required.
  • Sign language interpreters require a college training program or a university certificate in sign language interpretation.
  • Certification on dossier or by examination from the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) may be required for translators, terminologists and interpreters.
  • Sign language interpreters may require a certificate or certification evaluation in LSQ or ASL.

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What you’ll do

Facilitate communication between deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students and staff. Provide interpreting services in a variety of settings and activities. Adjust interpretation to the signing, educational, and communication levels of students, parents, staff, and community groups. Support students in an inclusive educational environment

What you’ll need

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an American Sign Language/English interpreter program plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of adaptive technology, including TTYs and computers. Active membership in WAVLI (Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters). Experience in an educational setting is an asset

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