Casual Language Interpreter - Various Languages

Edmonton Catholic School Division; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Taleo is seeking an interpreter/translator to support multilingual communication within a school setting in Edmonton. The role focuses on translating between English and other languages to meet student and parent needs.

The position emphasizes fluency in English and additional languages, with responsibilities including interpreting during meetings and coordinating language services across staff and families. This casual role offers flexibility in hours and location.

Qualifications

• Diploma in child development, education, or related area, plus five years of related experience.
• Fluency in English and various other languages, both written and oral, is essential.
• Knowledge of the Alberta Education system and language programming.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate written and spoken communications
• Translate questions or requests clearly and accurately
• Convert dialogue and convey the intent of the original speaker
• Interpret after-school activities, meetings, parent-teacher conferences
• Provide language interpretation support to families and school staff
• Maintain technical knowledge through professional development activities

Skills

Fluent English

Multilingual

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Teamwork

Planning

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in child development, education, or related area

5 years related experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Databases

Job description

The incumbent translates verbal communication from one language to another during meetings and communication with students and their parents. The incumbent specializes in English and a second language to meet the needs of the students. We are looking for candidates who are fluent in one or more of these languages: Turkish / Vietnamese / Kurdish / Arabic

The main area of specialization is education, including literacy and numeracy. The job is also responsible for facilitating and coordinating first and second language communication with students, parents and staff. The work requires the incumbent to be fluent, both written and spoken, in English and various other languages.

This is a casual position with no guarantee of hours or location.

Job Responsibilities:

1. 1. Interpret and translate written and spoken communications
2. 2. Translate questions or requests clearly and accurately, conveying phrasing and intention as it relates to the subject.
3. 3. Convert dialogue and convey the intent of the original speaker, understanding that many idioms and slang terms do not translate exactly between languages
4. 4. Interpret after-school activities, meetings, parent-teacher conferences
5. 5. Provide language interpretation support to families and school staff
6. 6. Maintain technical knowledge through a range of professional development activities

Knowledge & Experience:

Diploma in child development, education, or related area, plus five years of related experience

• Fluency in English and various other languages , both written and oral, is essential
• Knowledge of the Alberta Education system in general and Language programming in particular
• Knowledge of records management principles including FOIP legislation, Microsoft programs including Excel, Outlook and databases
• Knowledge of safe workplace practices and an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Understanding of the school curriculum, language and cultural programs
• General knowledge of the Division’s and school’s programs and operations
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are required
• Ability to build and maintain rapport and trust with students
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to travel throughout Edmonton is required