Interpreter/Translator -ᑐᓵᔨ/ᑐᑭᓕᐅᕆᔨ

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: $84,608.16

Union Status: Unionized

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum

This employment opportunity is open to Nunavut Inuit only.

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 in order to ensure that there is proper communication between Councilors, 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 the ability to operate at high levels of speed and accuracy;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Inuktitut and English, with a 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 set 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 the confidentiality associated with this position, 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.

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.