mna
Children and Family Services Language Coordinator
Edmonton, Alberta · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- This position will play a coordination role in embedding Michif languages into CFS work in a culturally grounded and accessible way, ensuring linguistic consistency, coordination, and integration.
- Ensure alignment with recognized Métis dialect standards, language protocols, and cultural intent in collaboration with the IGR Languages Team.
- Participate in program planning, development, and review process to ensure language considerations are incorporated early and thoughtfully.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support timely, consistent Michif language translation and review for CFS materials, including resources, program materials, and public-face communications.
- Apply linguistic principles to support accuracy, consistency, and clarity across translations and language resources.
- Support the development and inclusion of phonetic Michif language components to improve accessibility for staff, families, and Citizens.
- Manage and track translation requests, timelines, and follow-up to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Collaborate with CFS teams to integrate Michif languages into programs, services, events, and community-facing initiatives.
- Serve as a key coordination point between CFS and IGR Languages Team to support shared priorities and alignment.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with CFS program areas, translators, language speakers, and Elders/Knowledge Keepers.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse internal and external partners.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- The opportunity to work for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada as it rapidly grows and develops.
Requirements
- Experience coordinating language translation, linguistic review, or language-related projects.
- Experience working with Indigenous governments, community-based organizations, or public-sector environments is an asset.
- Knowledge of Children and Family Services programs or systems is an asset.
- Michif language proficiency is not required
- Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, as well as occasional evenings and weekends.
- Acceptable attainment of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check is required.
- Post-secondary education in Linguistics, Indigenous Languages, Indigenous Studies, Education, Human Services, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- willingness to learn and work closely with Michif language speakers is expected.
- Other Requirements
- Some travel within Alberta is a requirement. Additional, less frequent, out-of-province travel may also occur, with notice.
- Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
Benefits
- Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
- Generous time off policies.
- Flexible and adaptable to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
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