Health Services Clerk & Interpreter (Inuktitut)

Government of Nunavut; Kugluktuk; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clerk Interpreter role with the Government of Nunavut in Kugluktuk requires strong Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun and English language skills along with interpreting experience. You will facilitate communication between patients and health services while performing clerical duties in a sensitive, bilingual environment.

Knowledge of Inuit communities and culture is an asset, and training in WHMIS, TDG, and CPR/First Aid will be provided within the first year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 10 education and at least one year of interpreting/translation experience.
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Responsibilities

• Provide professional and confidential translation and facilitation between patients/clients and the health services team.
• The role supports health services access and information, impacting the public and community at large.
• Perform primary clerical support functions and may supervise others in administrative tasks.
• Work within a northern cross-cultural environment and maintain knowledge of Inuit languages and culture.

Skills

Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun knowledge

English proficiency

Interpreting/translation experience

Education

Grade 10

Job description

The Clerk Interpreter role with the Government of Nunavut in Kugluktuk requires strong Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun and English language skills along with interpreting experience. You will facilitate communication between patients and health services while performing clerical duties in a sensitive, bilingual environment.

Knowledge of Inuit communities and culture is an asset, and training in WHMIS, TDG, and CPR/First Aid will be provided within the first year.