Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut. Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required. As per HRM Directive 518, this employment opportunity is restricted to Whale Cove Residents only. Reporting to the Regional Public Health Supervisor. The Clerk Interpreter provides professional and responsive confidential translation and facilitation support services between patients/clients and the health services team. This position impacts the public and 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 at the regional office.

The incumbent frequently interacts with clients and provides one of the main Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun speaking resources in the local and/or regional offices. The incumbent is responsible for facilitating communications and the distribution of relevant client information to the health facility and throughout the territory as appropriate. This impacts the quality, accuracy and appropriate level of care received by Nunavummiut.

The incumbent is also responsible for performing clerical support functions and may direct others in the delivery of such services with administrative/clerical components of the office. These accountabilities affect resource allocation (supplies, travel arrangements, message transfer etc.).

The Clerk Interpreter works with Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun speaking clients and agencies, to ensure a welcoming and friendly environment. Facilitating conversations between clients/families and health care providers to interpret and explain medical treatments, medications, and patient care instruction.

An in-depth knowledge of Inuit Culture, customs, traditions, and healing philosophies is required to be successful in this position. The incumbent must be able to type and have the ability to work with varying degrees of supervision. Strong English organizational skills are required. Strong communication skills are required for this position.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through minimum grade 10 education with one year interpreting/translation experience.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktitut, English and French.

Proficiency in Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun is also required for this position.

Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Current CPR/First Aid certification and Mental Health First Aid as an asset.

Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.