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.
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 80-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.
Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) is the leading provider of services and products that enable Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to overcome barriers to participation. It is the largest and only accredited organization of its kind in North America, with an 86-year history. CHS achieved Accreditation with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada in 2021, becoming the first national organization serving Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to earn this distinction. The organization provides a range of services including real-time language transcription (CART services) and other accessibility solutions to support communication between Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals.
