Job Description

RRC Polytech is committed to accessible employment and to ensuring that our hiring processes are barrier free. If you require information in an alternate format, or if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact humanresources@rrc.ca.

ASL-English Interpreter (Term Full-Time)

Student Support Services

POSITION TYPE

: Full-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated January 5, 2025 up to May 1, 2025)

SALARY

: $56,607 - $79,848 per annum

POSITION LOCATION

: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.

Career support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) interested in joining our team. For application guidance, interview tips, or to stay connected about future opportunities, contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at Indigenoustalent@rrc.ca.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

: An eligibility list may be created for similar casual, part-time, full-time, and term positions

DUTIES

Reporting to the Manager, Deaf and Hard of Services, the incumbent provides ASL-English Interpreting to Deaf students, staff, and faculty at RRC Polytech. Maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of work including the creation of, organization, management, and storage of confidential information is essential. Researching technical and complex information to provide accurate interpretation and work both independently and as part of a team in a manner that is conscientious of linguistic needs, and cultural variances amongst students, faculty, and staff are required. On-going engagement in professional development opportunities offered both internally and externally to the College is necessary to stay current in the field of interpreting. The incumbent must be a member in good standing of both the provincial (MAVLI) and national (CASLI) professional associations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in a related discipline (Linguistics, Social Sciences Diploma from an ASL-English Interpretation program recognized by the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) membership and knowledge of the ethical and professional best practices Ability to assess consumer's linguistic needs/preferences and adjust language use in the interpretation to accommodate the linguistic needs of consumers and conduct additional preparation, research, and consultation to ensure equitable access Demonstrated knowledge of federal and provincial legislation with regards to accessibility and human rights, and emerging trends in Sign Language Interpreting Several years' experience working as an ASL-English Interpreter (post-secondary is preferred) Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality with a high capacity for objectivity, neutrality, and flexibility without compromising standards including professional code of ethics and College policies Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment using good judgement to prioritize work Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise tact, discretion and diplomacy recognizing the importance of relationship building with students, instructors, team members, external collaterals and College staff and leadership Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English and linguistic and cultural competence in the source language and the target language Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and experience working with individuals struggling with poor mental health or in need of urgent support Training in crisis response (e.g. Psychological First Aid, SafeTALK, Mental Health Training (e.g., Mental Health First Aid), Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST) Experience in using advance features of Microsoft Office applications, remote communication platforms and College programs including MediaSite/MS Streams for recording and editing videos and capability of adding and editing closed captioning

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends This position may be required to travel This position may be required to work overtime This position is subject to audiometric assessments May be required to work at various RRC Polytech campuses Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including a Vulnerable Persons Sector Check Member in good standing with Provincial (MAVLI) and National (CASLI) Interpreter Association

Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denesuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Metis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg's clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.