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Job Announcement
In the spring of 2000, the Toronto Association of Visual Language Interpreters
will once again try to securing funding to hire a summer student. Please read
the following and share with your colleagues and interested students.
Position Title: Student Interpreter
Start Date: May - August 2000
Salary: TBA (minimum wage - 40 hour work week)
Location: Greater Toronto Area
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible to the Board of Directors, the student interpreteršs main duties
will consist of the provision of interpretation services under the supervision
of a professional interpreter to the Toronto Deaf community. The student
interpreter will coordinate their daily and weekly schedule, complete monthly
activity reports, and participate in weekly supervision meetings (in-person or
telephone)
Special Projects:
In addition, the student interpreter will assist with up-coming community and
professional development activities (Mayfest, Deaffest, and Consortium on
Communication in Education), and perform administrative duties as required.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an Interpreter Training Program.
Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language and English, and prior experience
interpreting under supervision.
Ability to work independently, maintain accurate and complete records, and
complete projects in a timely fashion.
Note: This position is contingent upon funding availability. An application has
been submitted to Human Resources Development Canada, and the successful
applicant will be notified immediately upon receipt of funding.
Interested students should submit an application consisting of the following:
a cover letter with complete contact information (including phone number) outlining their involvement in the field, and their educational experience,
an updated resume,
the names and phone numbers of two references.
to:
The Toronto Association of Visual Language Interpreters
668 Mortimer Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4C 2J8
Deadline for Applications: April 2000