Court Interpreter / Translator - Apatakaa Translations

JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: Court Interpreter / Translator

LOCATION: Montreal / Nunavik

ABOUT US: Apatakaa Translations is an Inuit owned corporation located in Quebec and serving 

all Inuit regions of Canada. 

We specialize in efficient project management, ensuring a seamless experience for both our 

clients and our team of translators and interpreters. For our clients, we guarantee a dedicated 

point of contact for every project, providing continuity and personalized service. Likewise, for our 

language professionals, we directly source and assign projects, offering a singular contact point 

for all their assignments. This approach not only streamlines communication but also enhances 

overall project consistency and satisfaction.

As an important member of the Apatakaa Translations team, the Interpreter / Translator will 

provide professional interpretation and written translation upon the needs of the corporation. In 

addition to their core duties, which are further detailed below;

Responsibilities:

- Conduct seamless and professional interpretation during multi-person 

conference calls, virtual meetings on platforms like Zoom or Teams, as well as inperson at court & detention settings. 

- Ensure clear and concise communication to all participants within all settings, 

delivering information accurately and in a professional manner.

- Adapt to changing schedules, coordinating tasks efficiently to meet the dynamic 

needs of clients and the team.

- Traveling within Montreal, Nunavik, and other regions as required, while 

demonstrating the ability to work independently and efficiently from a home 

office for virtual requests.

- Fulfill any other duties related to translation and interpretation as requested.

- Translate documents from English to Inuktitut and vice versa, adhering to 

company guidelines for linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness, is an 

asset.

Required Skills:

- Exceptional multitasking ability.

- Proficiency in Inuktitut and English; French proficiency is advantageous.

- Strong listening and communication skills.

- Professional demeanor and unwavering work ethic.

- Punctuality.

- Demonstrate ability to handle and safeguard confidential information.

- Dependable and self-sufficient.

- Experience in video-conferencing platforms like Teams/Zoom/Webex.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and 

PowerPoint).

Training: We provide on-site training, allowing you to work directly with experienced 

interpreters / translators to enhance your skills and build confidence in your abilities.

Employment Type: Apatakaa recognizes the significance of family and adaptability in 

today's evolving work landscape. As such, this position is available for remote work, 

however also includes working within a detention center and travel when necessary to 

Nunavik amongst other locations.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Benefits: Travel Benefits (Anywhere in World) $10,000/year

Housing Benefits $10,200/year

Isolation Premium $10,000/year

Gas & Cargo Allowance $3,500 each/year

RRSP contributions (After 6 months) 6% of Base Salary

Paid Vacation (4 Weeks) + Christmas Holidays (2 Weeks)

Sick Days (2 Weeks)

Application Deadline: Submit your resume and cover letter by Friday, March 6, 2026.

SEND RESUME TO: info@apatakaa.ca

For more information about the services we provide, please visit our website 

www.apatakaa.ca.

Apatakaa aims to prioritize and support the employment of Inuit beneficiaries under the 

JBNQA.

We appreciate all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those 

selected for an interview will be contacted.