Sign Language Interpreter

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Catholic School Board is seeking a full-time Interpreter to support deaf and hard of hearing students at Immaculata Catholic High School. This role involves providing interpreting services, facilitating communication, and contributing positively to the learning environment. The position requires relevant educational qualifications and experience, along with a commitment to inclusive education practices.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Requires 1.5 years of related experience.
• Individuals with equivalent education and experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing interpreting and support services to deaf students.
• Facilitating communication among students and staff.
• Tutoring and note-taking for deaf students when necessary.

Skills

Communication

Rapport building

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Secondary school diploma

Community college diploma in sign language interpreting

Tools

NVCI

CPR

First Aid

Job description

Interpreter

Immaculata Catholic High School

C.U.P.E. 2357 (10 month, Level 6)

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 91 schools. 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.

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, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• 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.

Salary: This is a permanent, full-time (1.0), ten month position with an annual salary range of $56,531.00 - $60,859.00. A comprehensive employee benefits package is provided.

The expected start date is September 1, 2025.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to apply through ATE and attach a cover letter and resume in pdf format, by 5:00pm on June 26, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to [e-mail]

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview, you will receive an email including the interview date/time, location and process details.

You will be required to provide a negative Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months if successful in the hiring process.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Information Collection Authorization : In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), 1989. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act (R.S.O. 1990 c.E.2) 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’ 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] .