English - ASL Interpreter

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Duties

By bringing together translators, interpreters and terminologists under one roof, the Translation Bureau is one of the biggest employers of language professionals in Canada.

As a long-standing provider of sign language interpretation services, the Translation Bureau is committed to providing high quality services to federal public employees who are Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing.

The Translation Bureau's conference interpreters provide simultaneous, consecutive sign language interpretation services. Interpretation services include combinations of French-Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) or English-American Sign Language (ASL). Interpretation situations may include, but are not limited to the activities of Parliament, hearings of parliamentary committees of the House of Commons and the Senate, as well as various conferences and events (e. g. meetings and training) organized by government departments and agencies.

The interpreter must establish and maintain close contact with clients, partners, service providers and target audience groups/associations to take proactive steps to maintain and improve, if necessary, the delivery and quality of services provided.

The interpreter is actively involved in the development of projects to achieve the mandate of the Translation Bureau, such as supplier accreditation and performance evaluation processes, access to information initiatives, etc.

Work environment

The work is performed in an environment that requires a great capacity to adapt and manage the requirements inherent in different environments. The incumbent faces urgent demands, competing and changing priorities, atypical schedules and variable workplaces, broadcast and sometimes high-profile assignments, videoconferencing assignments and tight deadlines.

Interpretation situations may include, but are not limited to, the activities of Parliament, hearings of parliamentary committees of the House of Commons and the Senate, as well as various conferences and events (e.g., meetings and trainings) organized by government departments and agencies.

In addition to his annual leave, a public servant who is assigned to the conference interpretation service and who is normally required to work days of varying length at irregular hours, may receive special compensation in the form of interpretation leave calculated in proportion to the number of days worked by the employee on behalf of the employer during the fiscal year.

Intent of the process

From this process, a pool of fully qualified candidates could be established to fill identical or similar positions within the Translation Bureau with various security requirements and durations (indeterminate, term).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Studies
A degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution in addition to a English-ASL interpretation degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
OR
A degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution, in addition to
at least ten (10) years of experience in English-ASL interpretation and 175 hours over the past 5 years of professional development in areas of deafness and interpretation (including the deaf, deaf-blind, deafened and hard of hearing population), politics and public administration.

*Unless otherwise specified (e.g., master's degree), the term "degree" refers to a bachelor's degree, as established by the relevant school authorities.

Degree equivalency

Professional Certification:
Accreditation of the Translation Bureau as an English-ASL conference interpreter.

Experience:
- At least three (3) years of continuous experience in conference interpretation over the past five (5) years.
- Experience in a project team, including active participation in decision-making and project implementation.
- Recent experience* mentoring or supporting new sign language interpreters.
*Recent experience is defined as an experience gained in the last three (3) years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Capabilities/Skills:
-The ability to apply the principles of a Code of Ethics specific to the profession of sign language interpretation.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information
- Effective interactive communication
- Effective written communication
- Client service competency - Level 1

Personal qualities:
- Reliability
- Show initiative and action-oriented
- Working as a team

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Asset Qualifications

Education:
Have completed or are in the process of completing a master’s degree

Degree equivalency

Experiences:
- Experience in the field of teaching.
- Work experience in a remote interpretation context.
- Experience working in teams with deaf interpreters.
- Experience in a process of accreditation of interpreters in ASL (for example, but not limited to: evaluator, trainer, coordinator, material development)

Organizational needs

Increased representation of members of Employment Equity in accordance with departmental objectives.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Additional conditions of employment:
- Hours of work are sometimes irregular and may include evening work, weekends or holidays.
- Applicants must have a valid driver's license.
- Applicants must be willing and able to travel to Canada and the United States.
- Applicants must be willing to use a mobile device and laptop and be able to do so.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

We will contact candidates by e-mail and/or via their GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your e-mail and GC Jobs account for all communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frames, your application may not be given further consideration.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

The selection board cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. When answering the screening questions, it is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must provide concrete examples with significant details to explain when, where and how you acquired each qualification. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

For more information on the client service competency levels: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html

The selection board may, at any point during the selection process, use random selection or apply asset criteria to select candidates for the next phase of the assessment.

Other abilities, experiences or competencies may apply and may be assessed, depending on the position being staffed.

This process may be used for employment equity appointments. In these cases, we may only consider candidates who have self-identified as members of employment equity designated groups (members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities), depending on the position to staff.

Only online applications will be considered in this staffing process.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

You must be prepared to present the original or a certified true copy of your proof of education.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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