Posted 5 months ago
FREELANCE INTERPRETER - ANY CHS OFFICE
@ Canadian Hearing Services
Ontario
Overview
Canadian Hearing Services is hiring freelance sign language interpreters to provide confidential ASL-English interpreting in person and by video across community, medical, mental health and emergency settings. The role requires CASLI membership, a 3-4 year post-secondary credential and at least one year of interpreting experience, with the contract conditional on proof of work eligibility in Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Provide confidential ASL-English interpreting in person or by video
- Interpret in community, medical, mental health and emergency settings
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professional protocols
Requirements summary:
- Active CASLI membership
- 3-4 year post-secondary diploma or degree from an accredited program
- Minimum 1 year of interpreting experience
- Excellent fluency in ASL and English
- Extensive understanding of Deaf culture
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Work setting | Client sites, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English, American Sign Language |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
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Canadian Hearing Services
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Canadian Hearing Services is “Raising the Bar" on hearing health care standards to empower lives and drive excellence.
Full company description
For over 80 years, Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) has played a significant role in supporting and meeting the needs of Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians. We are an industry-leading provider of services, products and education that empower the Deaf and hard of hearing to overcome barriers to participation, and we are the largest and only Accredited organization of its kind in North America. We have several CHS locations across Ontario and offer many of our services virtually across Canada. In addition to serving Deaf and hard of hearing clients, we also work diligently to champion accessibility in the workplace, providing accessibility, employment and education services to various businesses across Canada and across many sectors, such as healthcare, education, government and the legal field. We have a dedicated team of friendly, caring and professional staff that are committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes. Our promise is to help our clients lead rich and full lives, and to deliver on our vision of a barrier-free society for Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians. Our mantra, Raising the Bar, is designed to challenge our organization to continue to deliver the best services and products and to never settle. We are adopting new technologies, exploring innovative means of service delivery, researching the latest treatments, and expanding our programs — all in the name of providing the best quality care to our clients.
- LinkedIn followers
- 13,531
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 297
- Reported office locations
- 271 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R2V3, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Communities
- Non Profit
- Other recorded names
- Canadian Hearing Services
- Specialties
- Hearing Health
- ASL - LSQ Classes
- Accessibility Services
- Mental Health
- Employment Services
- Audiology
- Speech Language Pathology
- and Assistive Technology
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
For over 80 years, Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) has played a significant role in supporting and meeting the needs of Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians. We are an industry-leading provider of services, products and education that empower the Deaf and hard of hearing to overcome barriers to participation, and we are the largest and only Accredited organization of its kind in North America. We have several CHS…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1940 |
| Specialties | Hearing HealthASL - LSQ ClassesAccessibility ServicesMental HealthEmployment ServicesAudiologySpeech Language Pathologyand Assistive Technology |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) Interpreting and Translation Services is expanding its team of freelance sign language interpreters. The Freelance Interpreter will provide confidential interpreting services between American Sign Language (ASL) and English language users in-person and/or via video in a variety of settings, which include community, medical, mental health, and emergency events.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
As an active member of Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) you hold a 3–4-year post-secondary diploma/degree from an accredited program. You have a minimum of 1-year of interpreting experience combined with excellent language fluency in both ASL and ENG, with the ability to match diverse language use of consumers. You also take pride in providing exceptional quality service while always maintaining strict confidentiality and following best practices and protocols.
If you are self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have extensive understanding of Deaf culture, this may just be the team for you.
CHS is the industry-leading provider of services and products that enable Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to overcome barriers. We are an Accredited organization and the largest of its kind in North America. Building on its 86-year history and following a remarkable and ambitious turnaround, CHS is a modern, progressive, and professional organization well-positioned for growth both nationally and internationally.
CHS requires you to be legally eligible for employment in Canada (Proof of legal ability to work in Canada will be required if a contingent Freelance Contract is offered.)
CANADIAN HEARING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
*Please note that as per the terms of our Collective Agreement, qualifying internal candidates will be considered first.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CHS will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.
CANADIAN HEARING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION HIRING PROCESS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING APPLICANTS.
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