The City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced Interpreter/Translator with exceptional skills to join our team!
Title: Interpreter/Translator ᑐᓵᔨᑦᓴᖅ/ᐅᖃᐅᓯᐅᑉ ᐊᓯᐊᓅᕆᔨᑦᓴᖅ ᐅᐸᑲᐃᓐᓇᖅᑎᐅᓗᓂ
Department: Administration
Status: Full-time permanent
Salary: $65,900.13
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 Councillors, staff and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Assets include:
Equivalencies that include a combination of education, skills and abilities to formal education may be considered.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must submit a clear criminal reference check at the time of application.
Please visit our website https://www.iqaluit.ca/careers to apply or drop off your resume at City Hall.
• The City of Iqaluit embraces the intent and spirit of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit; Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive consideration under this agreement.
• Only those selected to interview will be contacted.