Education Consultant – Translator/Interpreter Training Program

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Description:
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI) is a school board dedicated to providing educational services in the 14 communities of Nunavik. We are seeking an Education Consultant to lead the development and teaching of a Translator/Interpreter Training Program tailored to the unique needs of Nunavik.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and teach courses in Inuktitut and English.

Establish and maintain a communication network with prospective translators.

Promote the program and profession to recruit new candidates for training.

Develop a network of resource people to act as consultants or instructors for the program.

Create and manage a Resource Centre for translators and resource people.

Design a curriculum adapted to Nunavik’s needs, including selecting content, creating original learning materials, and planning learning activities.

Assess and select candidates using adapted evaluation tools.

Organize and supervise in-service training sessions based on a work-study model.

Required experience and qualifications

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (education, translation, interpretation, or adult education).
Excellent proficiency in Inuktitut (oral and written).
Strong knowledge of English (oral and written).
Five (5) years of experience as a Translator/Interpreter in Nunavik.

Note: The Board may waive certain qualifications for candidates who are beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who agree to follow a training program determined by the Board.

Salary:
$49,456 to $92,027 annually, based on experience and qualifications, as per the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals.

Benefits:

20 days of paid vacation.
Two-week paid holiday break.
Free parking.
Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Opportunities for career development.
Hybrid work schedule.
Additional benefits may include:
Summer schedule.
Northern premium.
Food transportation allocation.
Paid relocation benefits.
Retention and attraction premiums.
Up to three (3) round trips to and from Nunavik annually.

Application Deadline: December 2, 2024, at 4 PM.

How to Apply:

Visit our career website and click “Apply”.
Email your CV to applications@kativik.qc.ca with the subject line EDCONSTRANS2411-01.

Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq promotes equity in employment and values diversity and inclusion.

Education Consultant – Translator/Interpreter Training Program

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