Job Description:

REPORTS TO:                                 The Head of Administration in the Corporate Secretary’s Department.

Responsibilities:

• Translate, review and edit materials regularly from English to Inuktitut and from Inuktitut to English in conformity with the corporation guidelines;
• Maintain consistency of grammar, pagination, layout, and style across translations, and adhere to Makivik format/content standards;
• Proofread and edit final translated versions;
• Proofread and perform quality review checks of other translators’ work;
• Assist the Corporate Administrator in the administration of outsourced translations;
• Participate in meetings such as Board of Directors and Annual General meetings for ad hoc translations, as requested;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Any other related duties deemed necessary by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Higher education, is an asset;
• Excellent communication skills in Inuktitut and English, French is an asset;
• Five (5) years of experience in related field;
• Knowledge of Nunavik traditions and Inuit Culture;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and excellent work ethic;
• Exceptional translation, proofreading, written and verbal communication skills;
• Inuktitut keyboarding speed of 30 words per minute;
• Ability to work with and protect confidential information;
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines with changing priorities;
• Ability to work within a team, as well as independently;
• Reliable and autonomous.

Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to employees of the Corporation outlined in the Makivvik Corporation Human Resources Policy Manual.