Job Description
St. John Reception Centre For Arts and Culture
15 – 12 Street NW, Calgary
Overall Accountability
Interpreters will work with Calgary Catholic personnel to provide effective interpretive services that facilitate clear communication for limited and non-English speakers.
Specific Accountabilities
Performs interpreting service for limited and non-English speakers and staff, ensuring integrity, accuracy and impartiality, in accordance with policies, practices, regulations and guidelines for interpreters
Works collaboratively with personnel in a variety of situations related to the educational needs of the student
Participates in ongoing professional development and training
Ensures their contact information is current (i.e. payment, interpreter contact list)
Ensures time sheets are completed and submitted in a timely manner
Provides service in a positive professional manner at all times to students, families and staff
Interpreter positions with Calgary Catholic are dependent upon interpreter availability and language needs
Qualifications
High School diploma
Successful completion of either CILIAST or ILISAT language proficiency test
Knowledge of the school system in Alberta preferred as Interpreters will work within the culture and guidelines of Calgary Catholic
We are currently looking for: Amharic, Tigrinya, Bilen, Nuer, Dinka, Albanian, Malayalam and Kinyarwanda
The Calgary Catholic School District is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and considers catholicity, equity, diversity, and inclusivity to be foundational to its institutional success.
The Calgary Catholic School District seeks to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities it serves.
15 – 12 Street NW, Calgary
Overall Accountability
Interpreters will work with Calgary Catholic personnel to provide effective interpretive services that facilitate clear communication for limited and non-English speakers.
Specific Accountabilities
Performs interpreting service for limited and non-English speakers and staff, ensuring integrity, accuracy and impartiality, in accordance with policies, practices, regulations and guidelines for interpreters
Works collaboratively with personnel in a variety of situations related to the educational needs of the student
Participates in ongoing professional development and training
Ensures their contact information is current (i.e. payment, interpreter contact list)
Ensures time sheets are completed and submitted in a timely manner
Provides service in a positive professional manner at all times to students, families and staff
Interpreter positions with Calgary Catholic are dependent upon interpreter availability and language needs
Qualifications
High School diploma
Successful completion of either CILIAST or ILISAT language proficiency test
Knowledge of the school system in Alberta preferred as Interpreters will work within the culture and guidelines of Calgary Catholic
We are currently looking for: Amharic, Tigrinya, Bilen, Nuer, Dinka, Albanian, Malayalam and Kinyarwanda
The Calgary Catholic School District is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and considers catholicity, equity, diversity, and inclusivity to be foundational to its institutional success.
The Calgary Catholic School District seeks to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities it serves.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Casual District Language Interpreter position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.