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French Language Interpreter/Accreditation Project Officer

Government of Nunavut
Iqaluit, CAN
Full-time
Mid · 2+ years experience
Onsite
CAD 88589-100517 yearly / year
Discovered 4 weeks ago
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Responsibilities

  • The French Language Interpreter/Accreditation Project Officer’s main responsibilities, include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing French and English translation services by interpreting physician, nurse, and other professional staff questions and explanations in terminology understandable to the patient;
  • Providing research support on best practices throughout IHS on Accreditation processes and standards by managing information input into the HIS Accreditation portal;
  • Supporting IHS Accreditation teams in the implementation of standards, action plans and resources in a professional and timely manner by preparing minutes, agendas and reports for all levels of the organization, ensuring timely follow up on action item;
  • Reviewing existing IHS practices to ensure uniformity; identifying gaps and recommending remedial action to the Quality Assurance Risk Management Coordinator;
  • Assisting in the development and strategic implementation of the Accreditation communications plan by acting as the liaison between Iqaluit Health Services and Health Communications to ensure that Accreditation communication plans and messages are shared accordingly.

Qualifications

  • The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized certificate in business administration, health services or a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in program coordination, project management or related field including experience in providing translation and interpretation services. The ability to communicate (oral and written) in both English and French is also required for this position. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
  • The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in French is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.
  • Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.
  • 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.

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