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Job Post: The Border Land School Division

09 Tuesday Jan 2018

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The Border Land School Division

Invites Applications for an ASL – English Interpreter Educational Assistant

for École Parkside School

Grades 7 & 8 School – located in Altona, Manitoba

Particulars:

                          

-Full-time position available as soon as possible until June 29, 2018

-We are looking for an individual with the ability to work well under direction and as a member of a team 

-Experience working with students who are Deaf and or hard of hearing

-Requirements:

-Individual with ASL English Interpreting Training

-High School Diploma

For further information, please call Shauna Hamm at 204-324-6491

Please submit your letter of interest, including resume with three current references as well as a completed BLSD EA application form to the attention of:   

Shauna Hamm, Student Services Manager

Border Land School Division

120 – 9th St. NW 
Altona, MB   ROG OB1
Email: blsd@blsd.ca

Position Will Remain Open Until Filled

References may be contacted prior to interview.

All hiring will be conditional upon the results of a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

The Border Land School Division appreciates all applications.

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Opportunity in BC

19 Tuesday Sep 2017

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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

VISUAL LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

(FULL-TIME, 10 MONTHS PER YEAR)

The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $184 million and employs approximately 3,000 staff; which includes, teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.

Our District is currently seeking an Educational Assistant – Visual Language Interpreter. The EA – Visual Language Interpreter works in a classroom to facilitate communication between the student, staff and peers. Interpreters are not participants in the class; rather they attend to the communication needs of the student. The Interpreter functions as a part of an educational team with specific roles and responsibilities as defined by the profession of interpreting with consideration given to the educational setting in which they work.

The EA – Visual Language Interpreter must have:

 Grade 12 or equivalent

 Typewell Transcriber Qualifications

 Certification granted by the Canadian Evaluation System of the Association of Visual Language Interpreters (AVLIC) of Canada, or

 Completion of a two (2) year post-secondary program in Visual Language Interpretation such as the program offered by Douglas College, or

 Equivalent combination of all of the above.

This position falls within the CUPE 947 Collective Agreement, it is a 10-month per year appointment at 30 hours per week with a pay rate of $24.66 per hour. The hours and location of work will vary with the assignment.

For a detailed job description, click here.

Deadline for submission is: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 4:00 pm. Please submit letter of introduction, résumé, references and proof of qualifications to:

Human Resource Services

Greater Victoria School District #61

556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, B.C. V8Z 1E8

or

Fax: 250-475-4113 / Email: hrs@sd61.bc.ca

Please note: The District thanks all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MSD Job Posting

14 Friday Jul 2017

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Manitoba School for the Deaf has a job opening for an ASL/English Interpreter (under Manitoba Education and Training). When applying for this position, please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.

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Job Posting: Winnipeg Jewish Theatre

22 Wednesday Mar 2017

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JOB NOTICE: ASL INTERPRETER

Winnipeg Jewish Theatre (WJT) requires two ASL interpreters to work on its upcoming production of Tribes by Nina Raine.

Contract dates: September 25 – October 29, 2017
Fee: $7000 per interpreter ($1400/wk)

Closing date is April 15, 2017
See below for more information

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Staff Position: for Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

06 Saturday Aug 2016

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Staff Position

ASL-English Sign Language interpreter for Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Full time Monday thru Friday 8- 4:00pm with infrequent assignments evenings and weekends as needed. The Interpreter’s primary responsibility is to provide high quality, visual/verbal communication for individuals in Saskatchewan. The majority of work will be in the city of Saskatoon with some assignments requiring same day travel to neighbouring communities. Any time not filled by interpreting, preparation and professional development will be filled by other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. On call responsibilities will be assigned and shared with your interpreting team.

 Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited ASL -English Interpreter Training Program (AEIP or ITP).

Written test of Knowledge and Certification of Interpretation will be an asset but not required.

Valid driver’s licence and clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle.
Competency screening will take place before successful applicant is chosen.

Applicants are subject to a criminal record check including vulnerable sector search

Skills & Abilities:

Fluency in ASL and English. With knowledge and experience in Deaf communities.
Ability to provide clear and professional interpretation in a variety of community settings.
Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships with staff and members of the SDHHS team.
Ability to adapt to changing situations.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to work harmoniously with others.
Word processing skills with sound knowledge of MS Word
Closing Date: September 15th 2016
Salary Range:

$42,000 and up.  Salary based on experience, proficiency and accreditations.

 We appreciate your interest in employment with Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, (SDHHS).  All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. We are committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

To apply send resumes and cover letters with references included to: Kami@sdhhs.com

Employment Opportunity in Ottawa

29 Friday Jul 2016

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Please see below for an employment opportunity with CAV in Ottawa.
Deadline to apply is August 15.

Executive Assistant

Canadian Administrator of VRS (CAV), Inc. – Ottawa, ON

Reporting to the Executive Director of CAV, Inc., CAV is looking for a dynamic, highly competent and passionate Executive Assistant to join their team. In this role you will be supporting the Executive Director of CAV, Inc. by providing office management and administrative support. CAV is currently seeking an individual who is proficient in American Sign Language, has experience in the telecommunications industry and/or has a background in serving in an Executive Assistant role. This newly created position will allow you to further define the role and responsibilities in conjunction with the Executive Director.

CAV is a not-for-profit corporation that has been mandated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to design, implement and oversee the delivery of video relay service (VRS) in Canada. VRS provides telephone calling for sign language users by allowing sign language users to connect by a video link to a sign language interpreter who will provide real-time interpretation of telephone conversations. CAV and its Board of Directors are directly responsible for designing, implementing and promoting its new VRS solution called SRV Canada VRS that will provide service to customers in both American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ).

Responsibilities include:

  • Working in a not-for-profit corporation with a highly professional and engaged Staff and Board of Directors
  • Writing and editing reports, presentations, customer and other correspondence including CRTC filings
  • Meeting, greeting and caring for VIPs and Deaf visitors (with sign language in either ASL/LSQ is highly desired)
  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the office; calendar and meetings management, making travel arrangements and leading special projects
  • Supporting Board meetings; managing the logistics to support the meeting, preparing and distributing meeting materials and other aspects required
  • Creating and maintaining files and records, e.g. healthcare and insurance plans, etc.

Candidates should have experience that includes:

  • Prior Executive Assistant experience (3 years+ would be ideal)
  • Experience in the telecommunications field and/or with managing CRTC reports, consultations and filings would be a plus
  • Excellent PC skills (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
  • Managing vendor contracts and invoices
  • Great communication skills, verbal and written
  • Sign Language Interpreting, preferably with an active AVLIC membership
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with short deadlines
  • Detail oriented, organized and able to work with shifting priorities
  • 4 Year Bachelor Degree preferred

This position will be located in Ottawa, ON and will require some travel.

All interested candidates are invited to submit their current CV and cover letter to Sue Decker, Executive Director of CAV by August 15, 2016 .

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

  • Diploma/Certificate