INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR TRAINEE

Full Job Description Company: Nunatsiavut Government Department: Language Culture & Tourism Position: Interpreter/Translator Trainee Term: Full Time, Permanent Community: Nain, NL Closing Date: August 26, 2026 Responsibilities Develop and strengthen translation skills through translating and proofreading documents with the aid of the Interpreter/Translators & Interpreter Translator Coordinator; Attend Nunatsiavut Government Assembly to gain experience in Interpreting Attend workshops delivered by department, such as Terminology Workshop Training & in servicing as required Other related duties as required Qualifications Intermediate to fluent level of Inuttitut speaking, reading and writing Good organizational and interpersonal skills Computer skills in Microsoft programs High school diploma Assets Bilingual in Inuktitut and English Benefits Competitive Paid Leave Package Travel Benefit Labrador Allowance Group insurance including health and dental Group pension Department: Language, Culture & Tourism Location: Nain, NL Term: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: August 26, 2026 How To Apply Please submit your resume to [email protected]. Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day. Interested in a Career? If you have any questions about employment with the Nunatsiavut Government, you can always reach out to our Human Resources department at [email protected]. We look forward to speaking with you!

The trainee will develop translation and proofreading skills while assisting Interpreter/Translators and the Coordinator. They will also attend the Nunatsiavut Government Assembly and terminology workshops to gain practical interpreting experience.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and intermediate to fluent proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Inuttitut. Proficiency in Microsoft programs and strong organizational and interpersonal skills are also required.

• Paid Leave Package • Travel Benefit • Labrador Allowance • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Group Pension

• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Inuttitut Speaking
• Inuttitut Reading
• Inuttitut Writing
• Translation
• Proofreading
• Interpreting
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

• Government & Public Sector
• Creative & Media
• Administrative
• Education
• Social Services

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Internship