Bilingual Interpreter and Translator

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site, face-to-face and telephone interpretation for clients in various settings.
• Translate documents, maintaining the original material's content, context, and style.
• Prior experience or formal training and testing in interpretation or translation is preferred but not required.
• Relay concepts and ideas between languages effectively.
• Ensure that all interpretations and translations are accurate, clear, and unbiased.
• Help to foster positive relationships with community members and partners through a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
• Collaborate with other interpreters and translators to support large-scale community projects.
• Stay updated with relevant terminology, language trends, and cultural nuances.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Working proficiency in English and one (or more) other languages, with strong verbal and written skills.
• Candidates must be able to travel either by car or public transportation to the location of any in-person assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada and must reside in Fort McMurray.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• A university diploma or equivalent and relevant certification in linguistics or language studies is a plus.

Language training provided