The Interpreters Bureau was established to assist members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service communicate with our non-English speaking communities. Interpreters provide assistance with both criminal and non-criminal matters. This is not a full-time position but on an as needed basis. Interpreters can be called upon for assistance at any time of the day or night. They are paid mileage and a very reasonable hourly rate.
We invite qualified interpreters for all languages to contact us and especially in need of interpreters for the languages listed below:
| Amharic |
Armenian |
Bihari |
| Bosnian |
Brazilian |
Catalan |
| Cypriot |
Danish |
Finnish |
| Greek |
Hindustani |
Hmong |
| Indonesian |
Iranian |
Japanese |
| Latin |
Malay |
Oromo |
| Sign Language |
Slovenian |
Somali |
| Toisonese |
Yiddish |
Yugoslavia |
If you are:
- Fluent in any of the above languages, or any other languages;
- Available on short notice
- Live in Waterloo Region
- Have a clear criminal record
and wish to become an interpreter, please contact:
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Human Resources Branch
519 653-7700 ext. 8506 (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge); 519 570-3000 (All other areas) or 519 650-8500 (Automated Attendant).
In person, please visit us at:
Waterloo Regional Police Service Headquarters
200 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge, Ontario.
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