Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 50,000 students and over 5,500 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.Casual Language Interpreter - Various LanguagesRequisition ID: 12010 Hours Per Week: Varies Position: Recent FTE: Varies Department: Programs and Projects No Months Per Year: 10 Position Status: Casual Employee Group: Non Rate of Pay: $33.30 Posting Closing Date: 10/23/26The 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 ResponsibilitiesInterpret and translate written and spoken communicationsTranslate questions or requests clearly and accurately, conveying phrasing and intention as it relates to the subject.Convert dialogue and convey the intent of the original speaker, understanding that many idioms and slang terms do not translate exactly between languagesInterpret after-school activities, meetings, parent-teacher conferencesProvide language interpretation support to families and school staffMaintain technical knowledge through a range of professional development activitiesKnowledge & ExperienceDiploma 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 requiredEdmonton Catholic Schools is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace that welcomes and values candidates from diverse backgrounds. We hire employees of all faiths for non-teacher positions.As a Catholic School Division receiving public funding, our schools and departments are imbued with our Catholic Faith. Candidates are expected to exhibit respect and sensitivity towards our Catholic beliefs and practices embraced by both students and staff.Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program based on contract status as part of its total compensation package.Before employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check dated within six months of hiring.Due to the high volume of applications received, only qualified candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

📌 Casual Language Interpreter - Various Languages - C$33.3 An Hour (Edmonton)
🏢 Edmonton Catholic School Division
📍 Edmonton