Bilingual Nature Interpreter - Winnipeg, Canada - FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Summer Position:
Bilingual Interpreter

Position Type:
Seasonal - Summer

Dates:
May - August 18, 2023 _with possibility of extension_

Hours of Work: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm including some evenings and weekends

Application Closing Date:
February 14, 2023

Job Summary:

Principal Tasks:

Program Delivery (75%)
Shadow different interpreters to learn delivery techniques, styles and program content
Interpret for school/youth and public groups in both official languages
Coordinate school programs, including assembling program supplies, preparing schedules and assisting volunteer interpreters
Participate in seasonal training programs for volunteer and staff interpreters
Mentor volunteer interpreters
Assist in care and maintenance of program materials, indoor exhibits, as well as outdoor tipis and sod house.
Research and Writing (20%)
Assist with special projects related to extending French services
Evaluate and revise all yearround French school programs in conjunction with the French Coordinator (meeting Manitoba curriculum standards)
Revise French school program evaluation forms as needed
Work with French Coordinator to develop public programs to be delivered in French
Other duties as assigned (5%)

Basic Hiring Criteria:

University/college student working towards a degree/diploma in history, education, science or tourism
Ability to speak English and French fluently
Class 5 license required
Available to work the occasional evenings and weekends in June, and occasional evening and rotating weekend shifts in July and August
Proficiency in MS Office
Proven experience working with children (a child abuse registry check and criminal records check are required)
Knowledge of Manitoba social and natural history an asset
Knowledge of Indigenous language and culture is an asset
Certification in First Aid and CPR an asset
Private transportation to FWA (no bus service available)

FortWhyte Alive is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors, stakeholders, and the community.

FortWhyte Alive requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, in a manner that is approved by Health Canada, as a condition of employment.

Accommodations will be made for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine due to legitimate, established reasons in accordance with The Human Rights Code of Manitoba.

In these cases, appropriate supporting documentation will be required.

FortWhyte Alive is devoted to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free. Please let us know if an accommodation is needed at any stage of the recruitment process.

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