Interpreter / Translator

Baffinland; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baffinland is seeking a Translator to join our team in Oakville. This role involves translating a variety of documents and providing interpretation services to support communication between Baffinland and the North Baffin communities. Ideal candidates will have strong proficiency in Inuktitut and English, alongside a certification in a recognized translation program and at least five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in interpretation or translation.
• Proficiency in ICI standardized orthographies for Inuktitut.
• Sound syllabic writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide written translations of technical and non-technical documents.
• Edit/proof-read translations from other personnel.
• Provide interpretation during Baffinland-led meetings.

Skills

Proficiency in Inuktitut

Proficiency in English

Translation accuracy

Editing and proofreading

Education

Certification from a recognized translator/interpreting training program

Job description

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.

Support the company to translate an array of documents from all departments. Translate from English to Inuktitut, or Inuktitut to English, of texts of all levels of complexity to Baffinland departments. The scope of material the translator will deal with is extremely broad and will consist of the translation of reports to public agencies, human resource materials, communication materials, and public presentations. Company relations with the North Baffin communities, QIA, NTI and other stakeholders may be affected positively through the accuracy of finished product.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide written translations of both technical and non-technical documents.
• Edit/proof-read material translated by Cultural Advisors and by other Baffinland personnel or by contractors.
• Provide simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation during Baffinland-led meetings.
• Assist with selecting capable/reliable simultaneous interpreters for Baffinland community tours, workshops, etc.
• Because Inuktitut lacks standardized terminology for many expressions that are common in our work, the translator is required to consult with language experts and elders on appropriate translations.
• Regularly update and maintain the company Inuktitut terminology glossary.
• Provide translation related administrative support to Head of Northern Affairs.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Main Qualifications

• Certification from a recognized translator/interpreting training program, or education program
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Inuktitut, as well as English
• Proficiency in the use of ICI standardized orthographies for Inuktitut
• Proficiency in Kimmirut and Kinngait
• Must have a sound Syllabic writing skills, including the ability to use syllabic finals competently
• A minimum of five years’ experience in the field of interpretation or translation