Clerk Interpreter
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager Health Records, the Clerk Interpreter will provide professional and responsive confidential translation and facilitation support services between patients/clients and the health services team. This position impacts the public and the community at large as it is the key entry point for health services, patient complaints, referral and information services. As a result, the position requires a good knowledge of Inuktitut and/or Inuinnaqtun as well as English, both written and spoken. In addition, the role also provides one of the main Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun speaking resources for the regional office. The Clerk Interpreter is also responsible for performing primary clerical support functions and may direct others in the delivery of such services with the administrative/clerical components of the office.
Requirements
- Minimum of Grade 10 education.
- One year of interpreting/translation experience.
- Good knowledge of Inuktitut and/or Inuinnaqtun, both written and spoken.
- Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
Nice To Haves
- A valid driver’s license may be required in some locations.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Mental Health First Aid certification.
- Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages.
- Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
- Experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional and responsive confidential translation and facilitation support services between patients/clients and the health services team.
- Perform primary clerical support functions.
- May direct others in the delivery of administrative/clerical components of the office.
Benefits
- WHMIS Certification must be completed within the first year of employment.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Service certificate must be completed within the first year.
- Training will be provided to successful candidate within the first year.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
