Job Description

Service New Brunswick

Pay Band 5 / 6

Intermediate or Independent Conference Interpreter

Open Competition

Fredericton

Service New Brunswick is seeking individuals to join the New Brunswick Translation Bureau as Intermediate or Independent Conference Interpreters (French to English & English to French) in Fredericton. Working at Service New Brunswick is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful career. Guided by our vision of "Excellence in Service Delivery", our teams provide high-quality, innovative public services for customers with a focus on value for all New Brunswickers.

Known for our people-oriented workplace culture, we foster an environment where innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork are celebrated. We are proud to be recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2025!

What We Offer

At SNB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Human-Centered: We prioritize well-being and flexibility for our employees.
• Driven by Growth: We invest in your professional development and career advancement.
• Celebrating Excellence: We recognize and reward outstanding contributions.
• United by Purpose: Every project you work on makes a real difference for New Brunswickers.
• Empowered to Decide: We trust our teams to make decisions and innovate boldly.

With offices and locations in most New Brunswick cities and a wide variety of positions and job roles, SNB offers unmatched opportunities for growth and impact, including an employee recognition program, a mentoring program, training & development opportunities, employee townhalls and ongoing leadership development.

SNB also offers a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Intermediate Interpreters deliver simultaneous interpretation services of professional quality, concentrating on progressive refinement of skills required to become an independent interpreter. Support from an experienced interpreter is provided. The incumbent may work unaccompanied on occasion. The focus of activity is development.

Independent Interpreters work independently and deliver quality simultaneous interpretation services at the Legislative Assembly and conferences of a general or technical nature. The focus of activity is expertise in interpretation.

Please ensure that you indicate the competition number R85-2024/25-226 when applying.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Intermediate A university degree in interpretation, translation or a related field or two years of experience in interpretation and a broad knowledge of the techniques, tools and procedures used in the profession.

Independent A university degree in interpretation, translation or a related field or five years of experience in interpretation and a comprehensive knowledge of the techniques, tools and procedures used in the profession.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• A Master’s in Conference Interpretation
• Accreditation in conference interpreting by the Federal Translation Bureau, AIIC, or a CTTIC member body.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirements are also required:

• This position may require some travelling within the province therefore candidates must possess a valid New Brunswick driver’s license and have their own means of transportation.
• This position requires flexibility in working hours, which includes some work during evenings and weekends.
• Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Self-Confidence
• Self-Control / Stamina
• Client Service Orientation
• Analytical Thinking / Judgment
• Commitment to Learning
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Integrity

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Planning and Organizing Skills

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

SALARY:

Intermediate From $66,924 - $93,470 annually – Pay Band 5 - Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

Independent From $77,766 - $103,454 annually – Pay Band 6 - Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

We strongly encourage you to submit your application by using the “Apply Now” button, to increase the efficiency and maintain a consistent candidate experience. Please ensure that you indicate competition number R85-2024/25-226

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact pc@snb.ca

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We promote a scent-reduced environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.