Job Description

Settlement Interpreters

ISANS Interpretation Services is looking into recruiting

Settlement Interpreter

candidates for the following languages, as part of support services for clients and staff:

Burmese, Kurdish, Pashto, Rohingya, Tigrigna, Uzbek, Lingala, Sudanese and Kakwa.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Family, Children & Specialized Settlement Services, these positions will be responsible for:

Providing settlement support to eligible clients by:

Assisting staff and clients with language interpretation in the delivery of ISANS programs and services.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Proven proficiency in English (CLB benchmark: 6-8/6-8, ILTS: 5.5-6.5) Proven proficiency in their first language Resident of Nova Scotia for a minimum of one year and eligible to work in Canada Demonstrated personal suitability for interpretation Willingness and ability to complete 35 hours interpreter training course Availability to provide interpretation on-site or remotely during office working hours Committed for a minimum of one year to ISANS interpretation

ISANS Core Competencies

Cultural Competency; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Collaboration

Working collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives

Continuous Learning

Continually seeking new knowledge and skills, as well as developing existing capabilities

Innovative Thinking

Introducing new ways of looking at problems and developing useful ideas that are new, better, or unique

Accountability

Holding self and others responsible and accountable to being transparent and principled in our approach and to meeting commitments

Respect

Actively encouraging an environment of fairness, honesty and integrity for all

Terms of Employment:

Indefinite term service purchase agreement Interpreters are contractors to ISANS and work on a need/on-call basis Work location will vary depending on the type of assignment

Commencement Date:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Friday- august 22, 2025 - 4 p.m.

To apply:

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter merged into one document, stating the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line

( Please include the language you are wishing to interpret for in the subject line of the email)

ISANS is dedicated to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team and welcome applications from all diverse groups. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter and request any accommodation required to support them during the recruitment process.

Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.

However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program On-site parking
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2025-08-22