Interpreter/Translator -ᑐᓵᔨ/ᑐᑭᓕᐅᕆᔨ

City of Iqaluit; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government agency in Iqaluit is seeking an experienced Interpreter/Translator proficient in English and Inuktitut. This full-time permanent role involves interpreting at meetings and translating important documents to aid communication between staff and the public. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and a minimum of a Grade 12 education along with experience in a similar role. Preference is given to Nunavut Inuit applicants.

Benefits

Settlement Allowance of 20,907.43 per annum

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an Interpreter/Translator related role.
• All relevant certifications are required at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Act as an interpreter at meetings using English and Inuktitut.
• Translate council and committee meeting minutes and correspondence.

Skills

Good knowledge of computer and office equipment

Use of computerized translation software

Strong keyboarding skills

Effective communication in Inuktitut and English

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Training in translation and interpretation

Job description

Overview

The City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced Interpreter/Translator with exceptional skills to join our team. Title: Interpreter/Translator. Department: Administration. Status: Full-time permanent. Salary: 38.74 per hour. Union Status: Unionized. Closing Date: Open until filled. Settlement Allowance: 20,907.43 per annum. This employment opportunity is open to Nunavut Inuit only.

Role

The Interpreter/Translator acts as an interpreter, using English and South Baffin Dialect Inuktitut languages, at meetings and also translates council and committee meeting minutes and correspondence to ensure proper communication between Councillors, staff and the public.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of computer and other office equipment
• Good ability to use computerized translation software
• Strong keyboarding skills with high speed and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Inuktitut and English, with thorough knowledge of spelling and punctuation
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks while meeting deadlines
• Flexible availability including evenings is required for this role

Education, Experience & Requirements

Minimum Level of Education/Training: Grade 12 or equivalent plus additional training in translation and simultaneous interpretation equipment.

Minimum Level of Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in an Interpreter/Translator related role.

Assets

• Completion of a recognized Interpreter/Translator program
• Ability to understand basic technical terminology for City Operating Services (Planning and Lands, Recreation, Fire and Engineering Services)
• French language

Additional Requirements

• The ability to work evenings in addition to regular workdays when needed for meetings of Council

Security

• Due to confidentiality, a criminal record check is required

Indigenous Language

• Required

Note: Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered at the time of selecting candidates when the requisite skill attainment can be demonstrated.

Certifications: All relevant certifications are required at time of application. The successful candidate would be required to submit a Criminal Record Check.

Please visit our website https://www.iqaluit.ca/careers to apply or drop off your resume at City Hall.

Additional Notes (French/English portion)

La Ville d’Iqaluit est à la recherche d’un interprète/traducteur chevronné pour rejoindre notre équipe. Titre: Interprète/Traducteur. Service: Administration. Statut: Temps plein, permanent. Salaire: 84,608.16$. Date de clôture: Jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu. Indemnité d’établissement: 20,907.43$ par année. Cette offre d’emploi est réservée aux Inuits du Nunavut. L’interprète/traducteur agit en tant qu’interprète, en utilisant l’anglais et l’inuktitut, dialecte du Baffin du Sud, lors des réunions et traduit les procès-verbaux et la correspondance des réunions du conseil et autres comités afin d’assurer une bonne communication entre les conseillers, le personnel et le public.

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