Inuktitut Language Specialist (On-Site)

Radio Canada; Iqaluit; Presencial; CAD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CBC Nunavut in Iqaluit seeks an Inuktitut Language Specialist for a full-time on-site position. The role delivers news and current affairs in Inuktitut and English across digital, radio and television platforms.

Candidates should have excellent Inuktitut language skills, strong English abilities, and experience in interpretation/translation within a fast-paced broadcasting environment. Candidates will participate in community relations and live programming duties.

Formación

• Excellent Inuktitut language skills and good English.
• Previous interpreter/translator experience is advantageous.
• Strong team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare material for broadcast in Inuktitut.
• Translate and present live/recorded English and Inuktitut clips.
• Translate and voice-over longer pieces produced by reporters.
• Present Inuktitut radio newscasts in afternoons.
• Prepare and edit Inuktitut/English summaries for TV.

Conocimientos

Inuktitut language proficiency

English language skills

Broadcasting terminology

Descripción del empleo

Position Title

Inuktitut Language Specialist (On-Site)

Status Of Employment

Permanent Position

Language Requirement

English, Inuktitut

Language Skills

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), Inuktitut (Reading), Inuktitut (Speaking), Inuktitut (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Location / Role Details

This role requires full time on site presence. Your role CBC Nunavut in Iqaluit delivers news and current affairs through our digital, radio and television platforms in both Inuktitut and English. We are looking for people who are interested in developing a career with CBC in Nunavut. We are seeking a language specialist, assigned to Inuktitut.

Key Tasks

• Preparation of material for broadcast in Inuktitut.
• Translating and presenting live or recorded voice-over English and Inuktitut clips.
• Translating, voicing-over longer pieces that are produced by local, network and by regional reporters.
• Present Inuktitut radio newscast in the afternoons.
• Translate and present summaries of international news.
• Prepare and edit Inuktitut/English “phoner boards” and other graphics for television.
• Copy-edit written material for broadcast.
• Carry out general presentation and voicing of station and weather breaks, announcements, promotional and other on-air material.
• Back up hosting or operating of CBC programs.
• Participate in community relations activities to promote the CBC.
• Carry out general presentation duties and the voicing of network cues, station breaks, time signals and commercial, promotional and other announcements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Deep understanding of Inuit culture, history, language and cultural practices.
• Excellent Inuktitut language skills, and good skills in English.
• Previous interpreter/translator experience and/or training.
• Strong team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous broadcasting experience would be an asset.
• Good computer skills.
• Good organizational skills.

Additional Information

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes: A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted.