FREELANCE INTERPRETER - ANY CHS OFFICE

Job summary

Provide confidential sign language interpreting services between ASL and English users. Services are delivered in-person or via video across community, medical, mental health, and emergency settings.

Job details

Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) Interpreting and Translation Services is expanding its team of freelance sign language interpreters. The Freelance Interpreter will provide confidential interpreting services between American Sign Language (ASL) and English language users in-person and/or via video in a variety of settings, which include community, medical, mental health, and emergency events. This posting is for an existing vacancy. As an active member of Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) you hold a 3–4-year post-secondary diploma/degree from an accredited program. You have a minimum of 1-year of interpreting experience combined with excellent language fluency in both ASL and ENG, with the ability to match diverse language use of consumers. You also take pride in providing exceptional quality service while always maintaining strict confidentiality and following best practices and protocols. If you are self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have extensive understanding of Deaf culture, this may just be the team for you. CHS is the industry-leading provider of services and products that enable Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to overcome barriers. We are an Accredited organization and the largest of its kind in North America. Building on its 86-year history and following a remarkable and ambitious turnaround, CHS is a modern, progressive, and professional organization well-positioned for growth both nationally and internationally. CHS requires you to be legally eligible for employment in Canada (Proof of legal ability to work in Canada will be required if a contingent Freelance Contract is offered.) CANADIAN HEARING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. *Please note that as per the terms of our Collective Agreement, qualifying internal candidates will be considered first. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CHS will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. CANADIAN HEARING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION HIRING PROCESS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING APPLICANTS.

What you’ll do

Provide confidential sign language interpreting services between ASL and English users. Services are delivered in-person or via video across community, medical, mental health, and emergency settings.

Requirements

Must be a CASLI member with a 3-4 year post-secondary diploma or degree and at least one year of interpreting experience. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and possess strong fluency in both ASL and English.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Kind · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• American Sign Language
• English Fluency
• Interpreting
• Confidentiality
• Interpersonal Skills
• Deaf Culture Knowledge

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support