ASL-English Staff Interpreter – Interpreting Services (Science)

Saint Mary’s University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Vacation

Personal days

Flexible Workplace

Professional development

Holiday closure

Summer hour schedule

Discounted Employee Transit EPass

Job summary

Saint Mary’s University in Halifax is seeking an ASL-English Staff Interpreter (Science) to join the Interpreting Services team. You will interpret complex STEM material for lectures, defenses, and meetings while collaborating with faculty and students.

Requirements include a recognized sign language interpreter training credential and CASLI/NIC certification, plus at least five years of ASL/English interpreting experience. Travel may be required; attractive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized sign language interpreter training program.
• COI or NIC certification, or active certification process.
• Active CASLI membership or start of process.
• Minimum five years' English–ASL interpreting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL–English interpretation for Faculty, staff, students, and meetings.
• Collaborate with Interpreting Services Manager on approach and policy.
• Prepare materials and support for interpretation assignments.
• Track interpretation service provisions and assist with equipment.
• Develop special projects for scientific interpreting as needed.

Skills

ASL-English interpretation

Travel readiness

Interpreting collaboration

Education

Sign Language Interpreter Training Program

Diploma or degree in interpreting

Bachelor’s degree an asset

Job description

Date Posted: September 2nd, 2026

Posting Deadline: September 16th, 2026

Department: Interpreting Services

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 6 ($71,338 - $91,928 annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of ASL-English Staff Interpreter (Science) to join our Interpreting Services team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Discounted Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Interpreting Services Manager, the ASL-English Staff Interpreter will:

• Assumes responsibility for American Sign Language (ASL)-English interpretation for signing Faculty and Staff members, students, and colleagues, including but not limited to classroom lectures, seminars, graduate defenses, administrative and research meetings, national and international conferences, and field research. These settings may include advanced scientific materials in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) disciplines.
• Consults and collaborates with Interpreting Services Manager, Faculty, Staff and students on innovative approaches to academic interpreting, inclusivity, and policy.
• Keeps up to date with research on best practices for Academic Interpreting
• Reviews and actively prepares for interpretation of a variety of technical materials including undergraduate & graduate studies research projects, high level meetings, course offerings, department meetings, research programs, etc.
• Prepares preparation material packages for Office in collaboration with Interpreting Services Manager.
• In collaboration with the Interpreting Services Manager, tracks interpreting service provisions.
• Supports Interpreting Services Manager, as necessary, with managing technical & field equipment, including PPE.
• Sourcing professional development opportunities for the Office; reviewing new best practices in profession that can be incorporated in the University.
• Tasks as assigned by the Interpreting Services Manager.
• This includes the development of special projects related to academic interpreting, scientific ASL and/or related topics under the direction of the Manager to meet changing workload demands.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful ASL-English Staff Interpreter you will have:

• Completion of recognized Sign Language Interpreter Training Program and holds a sign language interpreting diploma or degree. An undergraduate university degree is an asset. Other education, professional, and training experiences outside of interpreting training programs are also assets.
• CASLI Certificate of Interpretation (COI), or RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent, or have initiated the process to achieve certification.
• Holds Active membership in the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) or has initiated the process.
• Minimum five years' experience in English - American Sign Language interpreting.
• Ability to travel worldwide and must hold a valid passport for international travel (or be able to obtain such passport).
• Valid driver's license; and 3 years clean driving record.
• Comfortable in outdoor settings, including in and around water.
• Comfortable being physically active while interpreting, such as being in the field for interpreting.
• Ability to learn and analyze high-level professional communication in ASL and English as well as the ability to accommodate a variance of communication registers.

At Saint Mary's University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].