Asl Interpreter On-call

**Position Title: ASL Interpreter On-Call**

**Location**:ISSofBC locations in Metro Vancouver

**Position Details**:On-call hybrid position starting as soon as possible

**Posting Date**:June 03, 2025

**Closing Date**:June 10, 2025

**Why choose us**

Join ISS_of_BC, one of the largest and first newcomer and refugee serving agencies in Canada. ISSofBC welcomes and supports newcomers, including immigrants, refugees and students, to settle in communities, learn English, study and find work in British Columbia.

**Summary**:
The ASL Interpreter provides sign language interpretation services in a variety of settings to facilitate communication between Deaf or hard of hearing, and hearing staff and clients of ISSofBC.

**How You’ll Make a Difference**
- Translate spoken language to sign language and sign language to spoken language between people who are hearing and people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Interpret in a variety of settings including meetings, training sessions, workshops, special events, etc. as required.
- Maintain cooperative and mutually supportive relationships by working collaboratively with others in providing equal access to information using ASL.
- Obtain the required preparatory materials to prepare for assignments or interpretation activities.
- Provide insight into the success of communication strategies to ISSofBC staff and management.
- Other related duties as required.

**What You Bring**:
Completion of Grade 12 plus graduation from a recognized Interpreter Training Program, with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in interpreting American Sign Language (ASL), contact varieties and oral interpreting in an educational setting is required, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Proficiency in both ASL and English is essential. Designation as a Registered ASL - English Interpreter or Registered Sign Language Interpreter is an asset.

**What Makes You a Change Maker**:

- Must possess knowledge and appreciation of Deaf culture and issues facing Deaf, hard of hearing and Deaf-blind staff and clients to serve the needs of people with diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Proven interpersonal skills when working with deaf and hard of hearing people, communication service providers, instructors and administrators
- Must have a clear understanding of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, ethics, history, best practices in the field and remain up to date with current issues related to the profession of interpreting.
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial Criminal Record Check.

**ISSofBC Value Proposition**
- Starting Salary Range: $30 - $40 per hour. *Dependent on education, training, experience, and internal equity.
- Values-based organization with collaborative peers with a wide range of backgrounds and talents.
- Inclusive culture and innovative workplace with opportunity for new approaches.

**We acknowledge Indigenous Peoples on whose territories we are privileged to work, welcome and support newcomers, including immigrants, refugees and students. We honour the Nations who have always cared for these lands, waters, and air. In line with ISSofBC's commitment to equity, we promote inclusive employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. Guided by our values of Purpose, Improvement, Belonging, and being Genuine, we strive to create a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives and unique strengths are celebrated.**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2

Application deadline: 2025-06-10