Freelance LSQ Interpreter (Quebec Sign Language)

MCIS Language Solutions; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

MCIS Language Solutions in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking Freelance LSQ interpreters to support Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing communities across healthcare, legal, educational and public settings. You will interpret between LSQ users and spoken-language clients with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

This part‑time, casual, freelance role involves in‑person assignments in Ottawa and nearby communities, with occasional remote sessions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) with professional interpreting experience.
• Professional sign language interpreter certification (e.g., CASLI where applicable).
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy and respect for diverse clients.
• Understanding of Deaf culture and accessible interpreting practices.
• Willingness to travel to Ottawa and nearby communities; reliable transportation.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate LSQ interpretation across healthcare, legal, educational, and community settings.
• Preserve meaning and tone while respecting client preferences and needs.
• Help Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals access essential services and information.
• Handle remote interpretation sessions when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all assignments.

Skills

LSQ proficiency

Certification

Soft skills

Cultural awareness

Travel readiness

Work eligibility

Job description

Position: Position: Freelance LSQ Interpreter (Quebec Sign Language)

Organization: MCIS Language Solutions

Organization: MCIS Language Solutions

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, and nearby communities, including Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Orléans, Nepean, Gloucester, and Kanata.

MCIS Language Solutions is seeking professional Freelance LSQ (Langue des signes québécoise / Quebec Sign Language) Interpreters to join our team and provide essential communication services for Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals. As an LSQ interpreter, you will play a vital role in ensuring that individuals who use LSQ can access essential services across various community settings, including healthcare, legal environments, educational settings, and more.

Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate communication between LSQ users and service providers, ensuring clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate interpretation. You will help ensure that Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals have equitable access to services and information in their preferred communication methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpretation: Provide accurate, clear, and professional LSQ interpretation in various settings, including healthcare, legal, educational, and community contexts. Facilitate communication between LSQ users and spoken-language users, as appropriate to the assignment.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Be aware of and sensitive to the diverse cultural identities and communication needs of Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals. Ensure that interpretations preserve the meaning and tone of the original message while respecting each client’s preferences and needs.
• Facilitating Access to Services: Help Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals access essential services, including healthcare, law enforcement, social services, and education, ensuring equitable access to information, support, and assistance.
• Remote Assignments: In addition to in‑person assignments, you may handle remote interpretation sessions via video or other approved platforms, providing flexibility and the opportunity to work remotely when applicable.
• Professionalism and Confidentiality: Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality, particularly when interpreting sensitive or confidential information in healthcare, legal, and other private settings.

Requirements

• LSQ Proficiency and Experience: Candidates must have proficiency in Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) and experience or qualifications relevant to professional sign language interpreting.
• Required Certifications: Candidates must have appropriate professional certification in sign language interpreting. Relevant certification may include certification through the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI), where applicable to the role.
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, demonstrate empathy, and provide respectful, non‑judgmental support to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Cultural Awareness: A strong understanding of Deaf culture and the communication needs of Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals, including the importance of providing accessible and culturally appropriate interpreting services.
• Transportation: Candidates must be able to travel to in‑person assignments in Ottawa and nearby communities. Reliable personal or public transportation is necessary.
• Legal Eligibility: Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Training and Support

• Training: MCIS provides a free online training module for new interpreters, designed to prepare them for assignments. Completion of this training is required before starting work.
• Experienced Interpreters: We welcome applications from experienced LSQ interpreters with relevant qualifications and professional experience. Your expertise will be highly valued and appreciated.

Job Type

Part-time, Casual, Freelance

Salary

$55.00 per hour

At MCIS Language Solutions, we are committed to providing high‑quality interpreting services that help Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals access the services, information, and support they need. By joining our team, you will help make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals within the Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing communities.