Sign Language Interpreter - Red Deer, Canada - Red Deer College

Red Deer College

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Red Deer, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Please see Special Instructions for more details
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This position will remain open until filled and applicants will be reviewed prior to the start of each term.
Qualified applicants will be contacted and screened to be added to a pool of interpreters, based on student need.

Posting Details:

Position Information

Position Title

Sign Language Interpreter
Position Summary
This position provides sign language interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing students and staff while they are performing their polytechnicrelated obligations with the aim of creating an accessible, equitable and supportive learning and work environment in accordance with Red Deer Polytechnic Policy and with the Alberta Human Rights Commission's Duty to Accommodate legislation.
Position Responsibilities
Provide sign language interpretation services for lectures, labs, seminars, practicum placements, rotations, meetings, appointments and exams as assigned.
Provide sign language interpretation services for Polytechnichosted public events, e.g. convocation, open house, orientation, annual general meetings, alumni events, lectureships.
Obtain and study all necessary materials to prepare for interpreting responsibilities.
Liaise with instructors to ensure all necessary information and materials are included in preparation package and to keep them informed of service delivery needs.

Required Qualifications

Two (2) years of postsecondary training, completion of a college certificate in an interpreting education program
Membership in the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC) required
Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience required
Ability to interpret in any course for a range of deaf or hearing impaired persons using the mode of language the student is using (e,g, American Sign Language, Signed English, Signed Exact English)
Understanding of deaf culture, social experiences of deaf and hard of hearing persons, history of education for students who have various levels of hearing loss, and current pedagogical trends for Proven interpersonal skills when working with deaf and hearing impaired persons, communication service providers, instructors and administrators
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team

Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year of University or equivalency is considered an asset
Previous experience interpreting in a postsecondary institution is considered an asset

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly
Salary

- $ $35.14 per hour
Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

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Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic's main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our

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polytechnic community.Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2023A069
Employment Type
Casual
Number of Vacancies
12
Desired Start Date
08/21/2023
Position End Date (if termcertain)
06/30/2024
FTE

Hours of Work

Hours will vary depending on student need.
Open Date
06/05/2023
Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes
Note to Applicant

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persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will remain open until filled and applicants will be reviewed prior to the start of each term.
Qualified applicants will be contacted and screened to be added to a pool of interpreters, based on student need.

Required Documents