Inuktitut Translator (2 positions)
Top Benefits
About the role
INUCURTRANS2509-01
Department
General Administration
BEFORE
October 22nd, 2025 at 4pm
LOCATION
Montreal
SALARY
FROM $47,137
TO $75,591
STATUS
Full-Time Regular
START DATE
October 2025
I’m at the heart of the action and every day is new; you never get bored! It fits my personality. I like challenges and that’s why I’m here.
NANCY CAIN
Vice-Principal - Jaanimmarik High School
FUNCTION & DUTIES:
Under the authority of the Secretary General, the Inuktitut Curriculum Translator provides accurate translations of curriculum resources, such as student and teacher materials and program guides done in text, audio, and visual files. He or she can also be required to interpret at meetings so as to ensure efficient communication in Inuktitut and either English or French.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Translator’s certificate or diploma and/or 2 years relevant experience.
The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.
REQUIREMENTS:
Fluent in written and spoken Inuktitut;
Fluent in either English or French;
Familiar with education terminology;
Computer literate; competence with Adobe, Microsoft Word, and Desktop publishing;
Excellent time management skills /Ability to meet deadlines.
Able and willing to travel upon request.
CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:
In accordance with the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals. This position belongs to job category 2140: from $47,137 to $75,591 annually depending on qualification and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.
You may be eligible to benefits such as:
-
20 days paid vacation
-
2-week paid holiday period
-
Free parking
-
Employee and Family Assistance Program
-
Career development opportunities
-
Hybrid work schedule
and, when applicable, other benefits such as:
-
Summer schedule
-
Northern premium
-
Food transportation allocation
-
Paid relocation benefits
-
Retention and attraction premium
-
Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik
Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Nakurmiik!
About Kativik School Board
The Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, the school board of Nunavik, was created in 1975, under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA).
Under the JBNQA, the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq is granted the power and jurisdiction to develop and deliver specific educational services and programs consistent with Inuit culture. The mission of the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq is therefore twofold. On the one hand, it acts as a regular regional school board for all Nunavik residents. On the other hand, it also acts as an exclusive Inuit institution with unique powers and jurisdictions that aim to protect, maintain, and develop the Inuit language, culture, and way of life.
Since 1978, the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq has been the exclusive provider of academic services to the population of Nunavik. The education programs developed by the school board are offered in all schools of the 14 Nunavik communities, in Inuktitut as first language and in French and English as second languages. The school board operates 17 primary and secondary schools as well as 5 adult education center.
Inuktitut Translator (2 positions)
Top Benefits
About the role
INUCURTRANS2509-01
Department
General Administration
BEFORE
October 22nd, 2025 at 4pm
LOCATION
Montreal
SALARY
FROM $47,137
TO $75,591
STATUS
Full-Time Regular
START DATE
October 2025
I’m at the heart of the action and every day is new; you never get bored! It fits my personality. I like challenges and that’s why I’m here.
NANCY CAIN
Vice-Principal - Jaanimmarik High School
FUNCTION & DUTIES:
Under the authority of the Secretary General, the Inuktitut Curriculum Translator provides accurate translations of curriculum resources, such as student and teacher materials and program guides done in text, audio, and visual files. He or she can also be required to interpret at meetings so as to ensure efficient communication in Inuktitut and either English or French.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Translator’s certificate or diploma and/or 2 years relevant experience.
The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board.
REQUIREMENTS:
Fluent in written and spoken Inuktitut;
Fluent in either English or French;
Familiar with education terminology;
Computer literate; competence with Adobe, Microsoft Word, and Desktop publishing;
Excellent time management skills /Ability to meet deadlines.
Able and willing to travel upon request.
CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS:
In accordance with the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals. This position belongs to job category 2140: from $47,137 to $75,591 annually depending on qualification and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.
You may be eligible to benefits such as:
-
20 days paid vacation
-
2-week paid holiday period
-
Free parking
-
Employee and Family Assistance Program
-
Career development opportunities
-
Hybrid work schedule
and, when applicable, other benefits such as:
-
Summer schedule
-
Northern premium
-
Food transportation allocation
-
Paid relocation benefits
-
Retention and attraction premium
-
Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik
Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Nakurmiik!
About Kativik School Board
The Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, the school board of Nunavik, was created in 1975, under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA).
Under the JBNQA, the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq is granted the power and jurisdiction to develop and deliver specific educational services and programs consistent with Inuit culture. The mission of the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq is therefore twofold. On the one hand, it acts as a regular regional school board for all Nunavik residents. On the other hand, it also acts as an exclusive Inuit institution with unique powers and jurisdictions that aim to protect, maintain, and develop the Inuit language, culture, and way of life.
Since 1978, the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq has been the exclusive provider of academic services to the population of Nunavik. The education programs developed by the school board are offered in all schools of the 14 Nunavik communities, in Inuktitut as first language and in French and English as second languages. The school board operates 17 primary and secondary schools as well as 5 adult education center.