American Sign Language (ASL) - English Interpreter

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Milton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service in Milton is seeking an ASL-English Interpreter to provide interpreting services for Deaf students and staff across educational and administrative settings.

Responsibilities include interpreting in varied contexts, upholding CASLI ethics, and collaborating with a team to support diverse learning environments. The role is a temporary seasonal position from September to June, with annual renewal possible.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in ASL-English Interpreting.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and English.
• Ability to interpret in formal, informal, educational and professional settings.
• Knowledge of CASLI ethical code.
• Ability to work effectively as a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting in small and large group settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services for Deaf students and staff in various settings.
• Provide interpreting services for administrative and professional staff in sensitive situations.
• Provide interpreting services for training sessions and workshops.

Skills

ASL fluency

English fluency

Interpreting in multiple settings

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Deaf culture knowledge

Ethics knowledge (CASLI)

Education

Degree or Diploma in ASL-English Interpreting

Job description

Apply By: Monday, October 5, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

American Sign Language (ASL) - English Interpreter

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch

City: Milton

Job term: 1 Temporary Seasonal positions (September to June recurring)

Job code: 02794 - Translator 3

$1,569.09 - $1,964.16 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Competition # PDSB26-149

The Ministry of Education, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf in Milton, 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.

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

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Language requirements and assessment

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