Medical Clerk Interpreter

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

Staff housing not available

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Medical Clerk Interpreter in Iqaluit to support inpatient services. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, you will provide interpreting services in Inuktitut and English (written and oral) and perform general clerical and administrative duties in clinical areas.

The role operates on a 12-hour rotating schedule (4 days on/4 days off, day and night shifts) with weekends and weekdays, and includes a northern allowance; housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Interpreting services in Inuktitut and English (written and oral).
• General clerical and administrative duties in clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services in Inuktitut and English between patients and hospital staff.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties in inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Coordinate communication among nurses, doctors, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy staff.

Job description

Title: Medical Clerk Interpreter

Department: Health

Community: Iqaluit

Requisition Number: 1017

Type of Employment: Indeterminate

Salary range: $90,329 to $102,531 per year,42hours/week on rotating schedule

Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year

Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available

Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union

Closing date: October 16, 2026 @11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Iqaluit only.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager Inpatient Services, the Medical Clerk Interpreter is responsible for providing general assistance in clinical and patient areas and performs clerical and administrative duties as required. The incumbent is responsible for providing interpreting services in Inuktitut and English (both written and oral) between patients, nurses, doctors, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy staff, and other visitors to the hospital (example family). Positions in the inpatient unit are scheduled in 12 hours shift rotating schedule: 4 days on /4 days off and alternate between days and nights; weekdays and weekends.