Interpreter
status
Permanent / Full-time
department
Recovery Program
Direct supervisor
Manager of Inuit Values and Practices
location
Kuujjuaq, Québec
JOB posting end date
Until Filled
The Interpreter plays a crucial role:
- Promoting Isuarsivik as an Inuit culturally sensitive recovery center offering distinctive and specific programs to deal with all kinds of addictions and intergenerational trauma.
- Ensuring Isuarsivik guests has access to Inuktitut interpretation and translation during their 42-day healing journey at the Centre.
Purpose of position
Under the direction of the Manager of Inuit Values and Practices, the
Interpreter/Translator is responsible for simultaneous interpretation and written translation
for the organization. This person will assist the clinical team during the cycle with precise
translation and interpretation of the professional counsellor wording and guidance and
then with written translation.
Essential duties
and responsibilities
Simultaneous Interpretation
- Responsible for interpretation from Inuktitut to English and reverse during daily group programs.
- Responsible to assist in clarification of meaning of presentation topics.
Written Translation
- Ability to translate from Inuktitut to English and reverse.
- Assist in creating and maintaining meaning consistency for material.
- Performs other related tasks and duties assigned by the Coordinator of Inuit Values and Practices of Isuarsivik.
Debriefing
- Attends daily clinical team meetings and debriefings.
- Attends weekly debriefing meeting with Program Recovery Manager and Culture Coordinator of Inuit Values and Practices.
Qualifications
Education
- Completed Cegep program in a related field and/or equivalent.
Work experience
- 5+ years of experience in interpretation and translation.
- Experience in the field of addictions would be considered an asset
(inpatient and/or outpatient program); or/willingness to participate
in mentorship and training programs to build these valuable skills.
Knowledge and Skills
- Maintains confidentiality of staff and clients.
- Personal and professional experience in a cross-cultural setting.
- Ability to draft reports, letters and documents.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Knowledge of translation software programs and equipment:
- Excellent planning and organizing skills
- Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.
- Candidate must be willing to submit to a criminal records check.
Language
- Ability to read, write, and speak Inuktitut as well as English (mandatory).
- Ability to read, write, and speak French (an asset).
Work environment
- Isuarsivik is undergoing a major transition that requires flexibility, creativity, and adaptability.
- The incumbent must balance multiple demands and urgent requests from guests, staff, and partners.
- The incumbent must also be prepared to meet the personal and professional challenges associated with living in a northern, isolated community with limited resources.
- We are working to develop local talent and building strong succession for Inuit.
- Inuit Beneficiary hiring is a priority for Isuarsivik.
Salary / Benefits
- Salary will be determined depending on qualifications and experience.
- Probation period.
- Mentorship or training program available (if requirements are not met).