Registered Visual Language Interpreter
10 month – Continuing (32.5hrs)
Oaklands and Doncaster (2 positions)
(Subject to Internal Staffing Process)
The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $268 million and employs approximately 3,500 staff; which includes, teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.
Our District is currently seeking a Registered Visual Language Interpreter for each of Doncaster and Oaklands Elementary schools. The Registered Visual Language Interpreter works in a classroom to facilitate communication between the student, staff and peers. Interpreters are not participants in the class; rather they attend to the communication needs of the student. The Interpreter functions as a part of an educational team with specific roles and responsibilities as defined by the profession of interpreting with consideration given to the educational setting in which they work.
Education and Experience:
- Legally able to work in Canada
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Completion of a three (3) year post-secondary program in a sign language interpreter training program
- Must be a member in good standing with the Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters (WAVLI). Membership must be maintained
This position falls within the CUPE 947 Collective Agreement, it is a 10-month per year appointment at 32.5 hours per week with a pay rate of $36.20 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package upon successful completion of probation. The hours and location of work will vary with the assignment.
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Please send your cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications, as well as email contact information for three professional references, to:
Human Resource Services
Greater Victoria School District #61
By email: supportjobs@sd61.bc.ca
Closing Date: 4:00 p.m., Friday July 10th, 2026
While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.