American Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) English Interpreter **Job ID**: 226009 **Posting status**: Open **Organization**: Ministry of Education **Division**: Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch **City**: London **Position(s) language**: English **Job term**: 1 Temporary Fixed-Term Position (Available February 2025 to June 2025 with possibility of extension from September 2025 to May 2026) **Job code**: 02794 - Translator 3 **Salary**: $1,569.09 - $1,964.16 Per week* - Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Competition # PDSB25-015 This position is available February 2025 to June 2025 with a possibility of extension from September 2025 to May 2026. The Ministry of Education, Robarts School for the Deaf in London, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, require ASL-English Interpreters to provide interpreting services in educational and resource services programs for students and staff who do not share the same language or culture. How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. About the job - Provide interpreting services for Deaf students and staff in various settings. - Provide interpreting services for administrative and professional staff in sensitive and demanding situations. - Provide interpreting services for training sessions and workshops. What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements - Degree or Diploma in ASL-English Interpreting - Fluency in American Sign Language and English **Knowledge and Skills**: Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements: - Ability to interpret in a wide range of formal, informal, educational and professional settings. - Knowledge and understanding of the Professional Code of Ethics of the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI). - Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and knowledge of Deaf culture. - Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Experience interpreting in both small and large group settings. Tuesday, February 25, 2025 11:59 pm EST **Position details**: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 1515 Cheapside St, London, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check **Compensation group**: Ontario Public Service Employees Union **Work hours**: Schedule 3.7 **Category**: Education and Training **Posted on**: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 **Note**: Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. **How to apply**: Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. **Language requirements and assessment**: **Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation**: Information collection notice We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in a