Casual American Sign Language Interpreter - Ottawa, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Casual American Sign Language Interpreter

C.U.P.E Level 6)
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Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board:The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is located in Ottawa, Ontario. As Canada's capital city, Ottawa ranks among the world's most desirable cities to call home. We have a small-town feel with a big-city presence with a population of just over a million people.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Under the direction of the school principal, the Interpreter is responsible for:

providing interpreting and other support services to deaf and/or hard of hearing students;

- facilitates communication among deaf and/or hard of hearing students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher and other personnel in the school system;
- offers tutoring and/or note taking services to deaf and/or hard of hearing students when necessary;
- participates in team meetings and assists the classroom teacher in fostering positive attitudes toward deafness;
- and performs other duties, as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Secondary school diploma;

- a three year Community college diploma in sign language interpreting;

1.5 years of related experience;

- excellent communication skills;
- the ability to establish a rapport and work with individuals on a one-to-one basis;
- initiative and commitment;
- and the ability to work as a team member.

Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Being Fully Vaccinated with a COVID19 Vaccine or participating in mandatory regular rapid antigen testing is a condition of employment in the Ottawa Catholic School Board.

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:

Membership in the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) and the Ontario Interpreter Services (O.I.S.);

- and NVCI, CPR and First Aid.

At the completion of a successful interview, you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.

Sarah Thomas, BCom.

Human Resources Officer_

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570 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 3R4

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Posted On
April 23, 2023

Closing Date & Time
Ongoing

Job Type
Occasional

Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff

Location
Ottawa (Nepean)

Employment Start Date
Start Immediately

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