ASL- English Interpreter (Science) - Interpreting Services

Date Posted: March 5, 2025

Posting Deadline: April 2, 2025

Department: Interpreting Services

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 6 ($67,407 - $86,862 annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of ASL-English Interpreter to join our Interpreting Services team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Interpretive Services Manager, the ASL-English Interpreter will:

• Assumes responsibility for American Sign Language (ASL)-English interpretation for signing Faculty and Staff members, students, and colleagues, including but not limited to classroom lectures, seminars, graduate defenses, administrative and research meetings, national and international conferences, and field research. These settings may include advanced scientific materials in a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) disciplines.
• Consults and collaborates with Interpreting Services Manager, Faculty, Staff and students on innovative approaches to academic interpreting, inclusivity, and policy.
• Keeps up to date with research on best practices for Academic Interpreting
• Reviews and actively prepares for interpretation of a variety of technical materials including undergraduate & graduate studies research projects, high level meetings, course offerings, department meetings, research programs, etc.
• In collaboration with the Interpreting Services Manager, tracks interpreting service provisions.
• Prepares preparation material packages for Office in collaboration with Interpreting Services Manager.
• This includes the development of special projects related to academic interpreting, scientific ASL and/or related topics under the direction of the Manager to meet changing workload demands.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful ASL Interpreter you will have:

• Completion of recognized Sign Language Interpreter Training Program and holds a sign language interpreting diploma or degree.
• Undergraduate university, and/or other education, professional, and training experiences outside of interpreting training programs are also assets.
• CASLI Certificate of Interpretation (COI), or RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent, or have initiated the process to achieve certification.
• Holds membership in the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI), Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or equivalent.
• Minimum five years' experience in English - American Sign Language interpreting.
• Ability to travel worldwide and must hold a valid passport for international travel (or be able to obtain such passport).
• Valid driver's license; and 3 years clean driving record.
• Comfortable in outdoor settings, including in and around water.
• Comfortable being physically active while interpreting, such as being in the field for interpreting.
• Ability to learn and analyze high-level professional communication in ASL and English as well as the ability to accommodate a variance of communication registers. Experience with Science disciplines is an asset.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References
• Interpretation work samples, one each A-E and E-A (from candidates selected for an interview)

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].