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Full-time Sign Language Interpreter
@ School District #41 (Burnaby)
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
School District #41 (Burnaby) is hiring a permanent full-time Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff in educational settings. The role requires an ASL/English interpreter program plus two years' experience, and active WAVLI membership. Pay is $42.19 per hour for 35 hours per week.
Pay:
$42.19 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Interpret between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff
- Provide interpreting in varied school settings and activities
- Adjust signing and communication levels for students, parents and staff
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent with English grammar, reading and writing
- ASL/English interpreter program plus two years related experience
- Active WAVLI membership
- Working knowledge of TTYs and computers
- School setting experience an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English, American Sign Language |
| Licences & certifications | WAVLI membership |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | American Sign Language / English interpreting |
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School District #41 (Burnaby)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
The Burnaby School District is currently recruiting for a Permanent, Full-time Sign Language Interpreter to join our team and work at the Burnaby School District.
The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpreting services in a variety of settings and activities. The Sign Language Interpreter adjusts to the signing, educational and communication levels required for students, parents, staff and community groups.
- Pay Rate: $42.19/Hour
- Hours of Work: 35 Hours/Week
Job Requirements:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent including grammar, spelling, arithmetic, reading, writing and understanding English
- Completion of an American Sign Language / English interpreter program plus two years' related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of adaptive technology related to work performed including TTY's and computers
- Possess active membership status in WAVLI (Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters)
- Experience working in an educational setting is an asset
If you are passionate about helping support students to succeed and pride yourself in promoting an inclusive environment, we want to hear from you!
Qualified applicants should send their application, resume, and current references through . Only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted.
The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.
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