Casual Sign Language Interpreter Occasional

OCSB; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is seeking Casual American Sign Language Interpreters to provide interpreting and related support for deaf and hard of hearing students across its schools in Ottawa. Interpreters work under the school principal and may tutor or provide note-taking services as needed, collaborating with teachers and staff.

Applicants should have a three-year college diploma in sign language interpreting, a secondary school diploma, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma.
• a three year Community college diploma in sign language interpreting.
• 1.5 years of related experience.
• excellent communication skills.
• the ability to establish a rapport and work with individuals on a one-to-one basis.
• initiative and commitment.
• and the ability to work as a team member.
• Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• providing interpreting and other support services to deaf and/or hard of hearing students;
• facilitates communication among deaf and/or hard of hearing students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher and other personnel in the school system;
• offers tutoring and/or note taking services to deaf and/or hard of hearing students when necessary;
• participates in team meetings and assists the classroom teacher in fostering positive attitudes toward deafness;
• and performs other duties, as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Sign language interpreting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Community college diploma in sign language interpreting

Tools

CASLI

OIS

NVCI

CPR

First Aid

Job description

Casual American Sign Language Interpreter

C.U.P.E. 2357 (Level 6)

*If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The OCSB is currently seeking Casual American Sign Language Interpreters.The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory .

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board:

The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the school principal, the Interpreter is responsible for:

• providing interpreting and other support services to deaf and/or hard of hearing students;

• facilitates communication among deaf and/or hard of hearing students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher and other personnel in the school system;

• offers tutoring and/or note taking services to deaf and/or hard of hearing students when necessary;

• participates in team meetings and assists the classroom teacher in fostering positive attitudes toward deafness;

• and performs other duties, as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Secondary school diploma;

• a three year Community college diploma in sign language interpreting;

• 1.5 years of related experience;

• excellent communication skills;

• the ability to establish a rapport and work with individuals on a one-to-one basis;

• initiative and commitment;

• and the ability to work as a team member.

• Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:

• Membership in the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) and the Ontario Interpreter Services (O.I.S.);

• and NVCI, CPR and First Aid.

Annual (or Hourly) Salary:

Hourly rate of $36.56 plus 4% vacation pay. The hourly rate effective as of September 1, 2025, is $37.56 an hour.

Data Privacy Statement:

Information Collection Authorization: In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Protection of Health Information Protection Act. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act as amended, and may be used as necessary for some or all of the following principal administrative purposes related to: The Ottawa Catholic School Board's operation, school programs and educational services, student records, and Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board's 'Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure' & the 'Protection of Privacy Policy' support document entitled 'Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information' may be viewed on the Board's website at www.ocsb.ca. Questions about Privacy should be directed to the Privacy Officer by email to [e-mail] .