American Sign Language (ASL) - English Interpreter

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch; Belleville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ontario is seeking an ASL-English Interpreter to provide interpreting services for Deaf students and staff. Candidates must have a degree in ASL-English Interpreting, fluency in ASL and English, and skills in various settings. This position offers an inclusive work culture while supporting diversity and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in ASL-English Interpreting.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and English.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services for Deaf students and staff in various settings.
• Provide interpreting services for administrative and professional staff.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for effective communication.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively

Ability to interpret in formal and informal settings

Education

Degree or Diploma in ASL-English Interpreting

Job description

Overview

American Sign Language (ASL) - English Interpreter

• Job ID: 235500
• Posting status: Open
• Organization: Ministry of Education
• Division: Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
• City: Belleville
• Position(s) language: English
• Job term: 1 Temporary Fixed-Term Position (Available Immediately to June 2026 with possibility of extension from September 2026 to June 2027)
• Job code: 02794 - Translator 3
• Salary: $1,569.09 - $1,964.16 Per week
• Competition #: PDSB25-149

The Ministry of Education, Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in Belleville, 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.

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.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace :

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information

• Apply by: Thursday, November 6, 2025 11:59 pm EST
• Position details: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 10 months, 350 Dundas St W, Belleville, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check
• Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
• Work hours: Schedule 3.7
• Category: Education and Training
• Posted on: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Note

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How to apply

• You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
• 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.
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Send application to :

[e-mail] and quote Competition # PDSB25-149 in your application.

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