Intermediate or Independent Conference Interpreter

Anglophone School District; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental education body in Fredericton seeks Intermediate or Independent Conference Interpreters for bilingual service. The Intermediate role requires a degree or two years of experience, while the Independent role requires a degree and five years of experience in interpretation. Salaries range from $65,936 to $101,920 annually. Flexibility in hours and travel are expected. Applications should highlight language capabilities and must mention competition number R85-2024/25-226.

Qualifications

• A university degree or equivalent experience in interpretation or translation.
• For Independent role: five years of experience in interpretation.
• Ability to demonstrate essential qualifications during the application.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality simultaneous interpretation services.
• Work independently or with support depending on the level.
• Maintain professionalism in interpreting at legislative assemblies.

Skills

Simultaneous interpretation

Understanding of interpretation techniques

Self-confidence

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in interpretation, translation or related field

Tools

Office technology

Job description

Service New Brunswick

Pay Band 5 / 6

Intermediate or Independent Conference Interpreter

Open Competition

Fredericton

Service New Brunswick is seeking individuals to join the New Brunswick Translation Bureau as Intermediate or Independent Conference Interpreters (French to English & English to French) in Fredericton.

Intermediate Interpreters

Deliver simultaneous interpretation services of professional quality, concentrating on progressive refinement of skills required to become an independent interpreter. Support from an experienced interpreter is provided. The incumbent may work unaccompanied on occasion. The focus of activity is development.

Independent Interpreters

Work independently and deliver quality simultaneous interpretation services at the Legislative Assembly and conferences of a general or technical nature. The focus of activity is expertise in interpretation.

Please ensure that you indicate the competition number R85-2024/25-226 when applying.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Intermediate

A university degree in interpretation, translation or a related field or two years of experience in interpretation and a broad knowledge of the techniques, tools and procedures used in the profession.

Independent

A university degree in interpretation, translation or a related field or five years of experience in interpretation and a comprehensive knowledge of the techniques, tools and procedures used in the profession.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.

Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• A Master’s in Conference Interpretation
• Accreditation in conference interpreting by the Federal Translation Bureau, AIIC, or a CTTIC member body.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require some travelling within the province therefore candidates must possess a valid New Brunswick driver’s license and have their own means of transportation.
• This position requires flexibility in working hours, which includes some work during evenings and weekends.
• Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Self-Confidence
• Self‑Control / Stamina
• Client Service Orientation
• Analytical Thinking / Judgment
• Commitment to Learning
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Integrity

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Planning and Organizing Skills

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full‑time employment.

SALARY

Intermediate

From $65,936 to $92,092 annually – Pay Band 5 – Management and Non‑Union Pay Plan

Independent

From $76,622 to $101,920 annually – Pay Band 6 – Management and Non‑Union Pay Plan

We strongly encourage you to submit your application by using the “Apply Online” button to increase the efficiency and maintain a consistent candidate experience. Please ensure that you indicate competition number R85-2024/25-226.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.