Team Manager

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Team Manager role leading Video Interpreters at Convo Communications. Ensuring operational excellence and people-centered leadership for effective communication access.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a large team of Video Interpreters with integrity, authenticity, and accountability.
  • Foster a safe, diverse, and inclusive team culture grounded in collaboration, respect, and psychological safety.
  • Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, performance conversations, and development planning sessions.
  • Provide mentorship, professional case conferencing, and coaching to support interpreter growth and resilience.
  • Support conflict resolution and guide interpreters through the Support Improvement Program when applicable.
  • Participate in recruitment efforts, including candidate assessments and interviews.
  • Monitor daily operations to ensure alignment with Convo standards, CRTC regulations, CAV guidelines, and applicable provincial and labour requirements.
  • Partner with Workforce Management and Operations teams to ensure staffing alignment and service continuity.
  • Approve timecards and complete required operational reports with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Step in to interpret (Deaf or Hearing Interpreter) when operationally necessary to support service delivery and maintain team connection.
  • Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly Interpreter Service Index reporting and related performance data.
  • Review customer feedback and quality metrics to identify coaching opportunities and performance trends.
  • Ensure interpreters remain informed and up-to-date on product updates, procedural changes, and company initiatives.
  • Drive accountability while balancing performance expectations with interpreter well-being.
  • Collaborate with Interpreter Operations, Quality Assurance, Workforce Management, and People & Culture to align on standards, performance, and workforce needs.
  • Represent Convo’s values and mission in cross-departmental initiatives and discussions.

Requirements:

  • Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Minimum 2 years of professional interpreting experience
  • Prior people management or team leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of interpreting work, including the cognitive, emotional, and ethical demands of the profession.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and manage performance with professionalism and discretion.
  • Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment.
  • Strong communication, observation, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and translate reporting insights into actionable coaching or operational adjustments.
  • High level of cultural competence and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced service environment.
  • Ability to travel locally and long-distance as required.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule