Interpreter – TRP 01-22

Slmhc; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking an Interpreter to provide bi-directional language services for First Nation clients, ensuring clear communication and minimized barriers to care.

The role requires fluency in local First Nation languages, excellent English communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Training on infection control and confidentiality is part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication, spoken and written.
• Fluency in Cree, Oji-Cree, Swampy Cree or Ojibway required.
• Proficiency in the interpretive process and cross-cultural interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide bi-directional interpreting services to patients, residents, families and service providers.
• Articulate and report information accurately to convey questions and messages per risk management directives.
• Maintain accurate daily records of service requests and provision of services.
• Be willing to work assigned shifts including 8- and 12-hour day/night rotation.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to client care and visitor issues.
• Adhere to organizational policies on infection control and PPE; attend necessary training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

First Nation languages

Interpretive process

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural understanding

Flexible hours

Computer skills

Syllabics literacy

Education

Medical Interpreter certificate

Job description

Job Summary:

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking an Interpreter who is responsible for providing interpreter services to those individuals who do not have English as their first language. The Interpreter ensures that the comfort, support, community interfaces, navigation and non-clinical assistance are in place to minimize cross cultural institutional and health system barriers. The Interpreter specifically assures complete bi-directional cultural and linguistic interpretation to optimize patient care, care planning and the delivery of care for the First Nation client receiving care within the Meno Ya Win Health Centre.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written in English).
• Proficient and Fluent in one or more Sioux Lookout area First Nation languages (Cree, Oji-Cree, Swampy Cree, Ojibway) required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the “interpretive process”.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive caring approach.
• Good understanding of cross-cultural issues.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Proficient with computers.
• Medical Interpreter certificate an asset.
• Ability to communicate in First Nation Syllabics an asset.

Job Duties:

• Provide bi-directional interpreting services to patients, residents, family and all service provider at SLMHC & ECU.
• Articulate, report information accurately to convey the client’s questions, concerns and messages consistent with risk management directives and reports related to client data.
• Maintain accurate daily records on all requests for service as well as the provision of services.
• Must be willing to work assigned shifts including 8 and12 hour rotation of day and night shifts.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to client care and visitor issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.