Instructor, Interpreter Translator Program

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Nunavut is seeking an Instructor for the Interpreter Translator Program at Nunavut Arctic College. The role involves delivering quality instruction and supporting student assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and advanced English skills. Experience in adult education and knowledge of Inuit communities are assets. This position offers opportunities for training and career advancement, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Relocation privileges

Opportunities for training and career advancement

Qualifications

• One year of related teaching or instructional experience.
• Experience teaching and supervising adult learners.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons using various instructional strategies.
• Ensure instruction meets professional standards.
• Provide academic guidance and maintain records.

Skills

Advanced English comprehension and writing skills

Understanding of English medical terminology

Support and manage student practicums

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field

Certificate in Adult Education

Job description

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2026. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Chair, Inuit Languages and Culture Programs, the Instructor, Interpreter Translator Program is responsible for delivering high‑quality instruction in the Interpreter Translator and Inuit Studies Programs at Nunavut Arctic College in Iqaluit. The position prepares students for professional careers as legal, medical, and community interpreters and translators by developing and delivering course content using adult learning principles across in‑person, blended, and online environments. This Instructor supports program development, student assessment, and practicum coordination, while ensuring instructional materials and program delivery meet College standards and respond to the linguistic, cultural, and professional needs of Nunavut communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons using a variety of instructional strategies, including face‑to‑face, blended, and/or online.
• Ensure instruction meets the professional standards of the College.
• Research, review, and recommend resource materials to implement or enhance the program or courses.
• Provide academic guidance, assessment, and support to learners, including monitoring progress and maintaining accurate academic records.
• Contribute to ongoing program development, quality assurance, student recruitment, and continuous professional learning.

Qualifications

• Advanced English comprehension and writing skills, understanding of English medical terminology, and ability to support and manage student practicums.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, and at least one year of related teaching or instructional experience. A Certificate in Adult Education, experience teaching and supervising adult learners, and work experience in bilingual communication and multicultural environments are considered assets.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and experience working in a northern cross‑cultural environment are assets.
• Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered; equivalent years of education and/or experience may be acceptable.
• For non‑Inuit candidates: this is a term position; current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term, subject to managerial approval.
• Short‑listed candidates may undergo a vulnerable sector check as required by the demographics of the learners participating in the program.

Eligibility and Other Information

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self‑identify as enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department; the authorization must accompany the application for consideration.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered; an assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates with foreign post‑secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution; failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.