Sign Language Interpreter (Casual)

COMPETITION NUMBER: 1292

CLOSING DATE: JUNE 24, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Reporting to the Team Lead, Accessibility Suports, Interpreters working through Accessibility Services play an essential role in facilitating communication between D/deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people in a professional, competent, inclusive fashion utilizing a variety of communication modes. They provide and promote equitable access to information and communication where deafness might otherwise be a barrier. Interpreters at NorQuest are registered, experienced professionals with a deep understanding of Deaf culture who provide interpretation services to students and act as a field-specific resource to the college community.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE: 

• Demonstrating exceptional English language and ASL skills required to provide service in real-time, in-person, and online environments. 
• Interpreting in classes and other contexts such as student meetings with instructors and other College or College-partner personnel, and College events. 
• Preparing for interpreting: researching, requesting, and gathering information prior to interpreting; previewing materials, ensuring familiarity with contextually-relevant spoken, written, and signed vocabulary; consulting with participants before events; and developing deep understanding of situation-specific purpose, intent, and goals of participants/stakeholders.   
• Collaborating with Interpreting team members to coordinate schedules and facilitate requests for interpreting. 
• Keeping records and communicating service usage actuals and other data for reporting purposes. 

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Minimum of a 2-year diploma in Sign Language Interpretation, with a 3-year diploma or degree in Sign Language Interpretation preferred. 
• ASLIA (Assocation of Sign Langugage Interpreters of Alberta) membership, required. 
• 3 years full-time Sign Language Interpreting experience, with experience interpreting in a post-secondary environment preferred. 
• Adherence to the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) Code of Ethics. 

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker, you bring:  

• Effectively interpreting within the guidelines of the College policies relating to inclusion and accessibility. 
• Careful decision-making during the interpretation process. 
• Incorporating awareness and strategies for dealing with emotionally complex or difficult situations. 
• Demonstrate active and consistent awareness of personal filters, intrapersonal factors, cultural interchanges, and reactions to a variety of situations and subject matter.  
• Experience with detail-oriented record keeping and reporting. 

SALARY: $28.67/hr-$38.01/hr biweekly reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. This is an AUPE role, the AUPE Collective Agreement Appendix A outlines how pay is determined. 

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?

• We empower NorQuesters. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that’s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there’s so much more to us and we invite you to explore further!

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

• International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.