The incumbent translates verbal communication from one language to another during meetings and communication with students and their parents. The incumbent specializes in English and a second language to meet the needs of the students. We are looking for candidates who are fluent in one or more of these languages: Turkish / Vietnamese / Kurdish / ArabicThe main area of specialization is education, including literacy and numeracy. The job is also responsible for facilitating and coordinating first and second language communication with students, parents and staff. The work requires the incumbent to be fluent, both written and spoken, in English and various other languages.This is a casual position with no guarantee of hours or location.Job Responsibilities:1. Interpret and translate written and spoken communications2. Translate questions or requests clearly and accurately, conveying phrasing and intention as it relates to the subject.3. Convert dialogue and convey the intent of the original speaker, understanding that many idioms and slang terms do not translate exactly between languages4. Interpret after-school activities, meetings, parent-teacher conferences5. Provide language interpretation support to families and school staff6.



Maintain technical knowledge through a range of career development activitiesKnowledge & Experience:Diploma in child development, education, or related area, plus five years of related experienceFluency in English and various other languages, both written and oral, is essentialKnowledge of the Alberta Education system in general and Language programming in particularKnowledge of records management principles including FOIP legislation, Microsoft programs including Excel, Outlook and databasesKnowledge of safe workplace practices and an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulationsUnderstanding of the school curriculum, language and cultural programsGeneral knowledge of the Division's and school's programs and operationsStrong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are requiredAbility to build and maintain rapport and trust with studentsStrong leadership, mentoring and coaching skillsStrong communication skillsStrong teamwork skills with the ability to work independentlyStrong planning, problem-solving, and analytical skillsStrong time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage conflicting prioritiesAbility to travel throughout Edmonton is required

📌 Casual Language Interpreter - Various Languages (Edmonton)
🏢 Edmonton Catholic School Division
📍 Edmonton