Interpreters / Translators

Division

Family and Children Services

Post Date

May 10, 2024

Closing Date

On-going

More Information

JOB DETAIL

Interpreters / Translators

Casual, Freelance, On Call, Independent Contractor

CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society) is a nonprofit organization that provides settlement and integration services to all immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta. Since our inception in 1981, we have been a community leader with solid experience in the design and delivery of comprehensive services for our newest neighbors. We deliver these services through a dynamic, multi-cultural, multi-denominational and multi-disciplinary team of professionals who collectively speak over 90 languages.

From airport reception to a first job interview, CCIS’s programs and services have been designed to assist immigrants and refugees through all phases of the settlement and integration process. CCIS is committed to welcoming and serving newcomers of all races, ethnic and national origins, cultural backgrounds and religions, sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.

CCIS – Family and Children’s Services (FCS) Division

The Family & Children’s Services division operates on a holistic, strength-based philosophy, to facilitate the integration of families and children into the community, enhance the provision of services to newcomers by community resources, strengthen families and the community, and promote the healthy development of children.

Job Summary

The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) seeks a qualified individual for the Interpreter or Translator position. As an Interpreter or Translator, you provide interpretation and translation services for immigrants or refugees and recruit for the following positions:

Albanian Haitian Portuguese
American Sign Language Hebrew Punjabi
Amharic Hindi Rohingya
Arabic Hungarian Romanian
Bengali Igbo/Ibo/Biafra Russian
Bosnian Italian Rwanda
Bulgarian Japanese Serbian
Burmese Karen Somali
Cambodian Khmer Sorani
Cantonese Kinyarwanda Spanish
Croatian Kiswahili Swahili (Central Africa)
Czech Korean Swahili (East Africa)
Danish Kurdish Swedish
Dari Kurmanji Tagalog
Dinka Lingala Tamil
Dutch Luganda Thai
Filipino Mandarin  Tigrinya
Finnish Nepali Turkish
Flemish Nigerian Twi
French Nuer Ukrainian
Georgian Oromo Urdu
German Pashto Vietnamese
Greek Persian Yoruba
Gujarati Polish

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing professional language interpretation/translation in different settings including in the community in various medical, legal, business, education, and other settings.
  • Building excellent relationships with CCIS business clients and immigrant families.
  • Demonstrating integrity and adhering to the highest standards of confidentiality.
  • Attending meetings at different locations throughout Calgary, in person and online.
  • Acting as a “fan of the program” (and CCIS), helping to promote it, representing it well, and contributing to its success.
  • Contributing to an inclusive work environment through appropriate, effective communication and positive relationships.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with complementary community-based services.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Proficiency in English and the targeted language.
  • Language interpretation credentials: certification, memberships, training, or work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience providing language interpretation.
  • Enhanced interpreting skills through continued education training.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken communication.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, along with a positive attitude.
  • As travel is required, the successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a clear driving abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle.
  • All applicants must be legally eligible and entitled to work in Canada.
  • Your own active liability insurance coverage.
  • CILISAT / TIN # / ATIA members consider an asset.
  • An acceptable criminal record check with a recent vulnerable sector search (within the last three months). This will be obtained as part of the selection process after an offer has been extended.

How To Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to send resumes and cover letters to translation@ccisab.ca. Please include “Application to Interpreter/ Translator – (Language spoken) ” in the subject line of your email.

This advertisement will remain open indefinitely; however, it will be updated occasionally as needs change. CCIS thanks all applicants; however, only those selected to compete further for this position will be contacted.

DONATE NOW

Make A Direct Impact on Your Community by Donating to CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society).

We acknowledge all donors who contribute so generously to CCIS. Your contribution honours the courage and resiliency of Alberta’s newest residents.

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