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Working with Provincial Language Services (PLS) is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to support patients and families by helping ensure clear, accurate and compassionate communication in health care settings across British Columbia.
As a program of BC’s largest employers, PHSA, with province-wide programs, services and operations, there are vast opportunities to make a difference every day. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and, most importantly, a life-changing career.
Learn more about the opportunities available below. Please note that we are not currently recruiting for Intervenors and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, as these services are provided through an external vendor.
Sign language interpreters
PLS is currently hiring sign language and Deaf interpreters.
View the recruitment poster. Please note that updates have been made to interpreter requirements, as PLS prepares to launch a new online booking system this summer to replace the current interpreter request process. This new system aligns with the Accessible BC Act and is intended to support timely, equitable patient care. Review the updated Interpreter Qualifications and Requirements.
Spoken language interpreters
Requirements:
- Certification/accreditation from a recognized post-secondary institution or professional membership body, such as the Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC (STIBC) or another CTTIC member
- Post-secondary equivalent to a degree in interpreting/translation and/or a minimum of 60 hours of interpreting training completed
- Fluency in English and an additional spoken language or languages
- Interpreting experience
- References
- Willing to provide a criminal record report
- WorkSafe BC coverage
If interested, submit your resume to plsapplications@phsa.ca.
Translators
Requirements: (one of the following)- Certified as translator through a Canadian translation accrediting body or equivalent body; or
- Bachelor's degree in a language-related program and have completed at least 30 translation projects in the past three years.
If interested, submit your resume to
plsapplications@phsa.ca.
Other language professionals
Provincial Language Services engages other language professionals on a contract and as-needed basis. These include bilingual desktop publishers, graphic designers and voice-over talents. To be considered for future contracts, please email a cover letter and your resumé to
plsapplications@phsa.ca.
