Posted 3 months ago
Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Halifax, Nova Scotia
@ Sorenson Communications, LLC
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Sorenson Communications is hiring part-time sign language interpreters in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for its Video Relay Service, interpreting between American Sign Language and spoken English. Shifts run Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm MT, with flexible scheduling and premium shifts that boost hourly pay. Pay is stated as $25 to $60 an hour, depending on location, education and certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret between ASL and spoken English on live video relay calls
- Maintain required interpreter licensure and certification
- Follow Sorenson standards, FCC regulations and the RID Code
- Complete assigned tasks and paperwork within guidelines
- Enhance skills through continuing education
Requirements summary:
- Pass the required skills assessment
- High school diploma or GED
- Interpreter certification as required locally
- Three years of interpreting experience preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
- Regular and predictable attendance
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, American Sign Language |
| Licences & certifications | Interpreter certification |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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Sorenson Communications, LLC
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Full company description
Sorenson is a global language services providers, combining assistive technology with human-centric accessibility solutions. We strive to increase understanding, unlock opportunities, and help organizations build a culture of belonging through innovative communication solutions for individuals and business: call captioning and Video Relay Services (VRS), on-site and Video Remote Interpreting in signed and spoken languages, real-time captioning, on-demand multilingual speech translation and transcription. With more than 20 years of experience providing communication accessibility services, our company impact extends beyond the connections we support. Under Sorenson’s Impact and ESG Vision and Action Plan, we’re supporting employment opportunities for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, driving economic growth for underserved communities, and promoting an inclusive workplace for our own employees.
- LinkedIn followers
- 19,132
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,156
- Reported office locations
- 4192 S Riverboat Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84123, US
- Other recorded names
- CaptionCall
- Sorenson Communications
- Specialties
- Education
- Healthcare
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Media
- Events
- Professional Services
- and Public Sector
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Sorenson is a global language services providers, combining assistive technology with human-centric accessibility solutions. We strive to increase understanding, unlock opportunities, and help organizations build a culture of belonging through innovative communication solutions for individuals and business: call captioning and Video Relay Services (VRS), on-site and Video Remote Interpreting in signed and spoken…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2003 |
| Specialties | EducationHealthcareFinancial ServicesManufacturingMediaEventsProfessional Servicesand Public Sector |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Salary Range: $25-$60 (depending on location, education, and certifications)
Location: Halifax, NS
Shifts: Available hours are Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MT. (If selected and hired you will initially be asked to work at least one shift either Monday, Friday or Saturday)
Benefits of interpreting with Sorenson:
- Flexible Scheduling
- Premium shifts offered to boost hourly wage
- Earn CEU’s
- Opportunity for annual certification, testing and membership/licensure reimbursement up to 100% based on average hours worked
- Enrollment in RRSP/DPSP and access to retirement planning
- No scripts
- Resiliency/Vicarious Trauma resources available at no cost
- Company-wide Network
- Transfer and visiting interpreter opportunities to any of the centers across Canada
A successful candidate will have:
- Ability to pass our required skills assessment
- A high school diploma or GED
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)
- Interpreter certification (as required by local regulations)
- 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required)
- Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated and customer service focused environment
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools and to handle other computer components
- Regular and predictable attendance
Job Snapshot:
Sorenson Communications is expanding our Video Relay Service (http://www.sorensonvrs.com/). As a result, we are seeking Interpreters to provide Sign-to-Voice and Voice-to-Sign interpreting services. Full and part-time positions are available in the US and in Canada.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities in ASL: https://vimeo.com/716822662/6badff5991
- Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
- Maintain, as applicable, compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements
- Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson standards and policies, FCC regulations and the RID Code of Professional Conduct
- Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson Communications attendance policy
- Accurately complete assigned tasks/duties, projects and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines
- The ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, in order to meet the demands of the VRS industry, is essential for this position.
- Possess the ability to quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
- Work effectively in a team environment; receive support from and provide support to colleagues
- Possess the ability to work effectively in an environment with oversight that may include, but is not limited to call monitoring, mentoring and evaluations
- Possess the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment
- Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training
- Demonstrate willingness and ability to complete additional duties and assignments on an on-going basis
About Us:
- Sorenson Communications is committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365. Our customers rely on us and our innovative technology to quickly deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because, in all our endeavors, our customers sense our passion, our care, and our commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace. Our employees are united and proud to be part of important human interactions and understand that everything we do to facilitate communication creates connections and enhances relationships between people.
- Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf, who use American Sign Language (ASL), and hearing people the option to communicate in their preferred language - either ASL or spoken English or Spanish. Sorenson also provides onsite and remote interpreting services between English and various other world languages.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.
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