Coordinator - Language Access

Requisition ID: 343566

Position Number: 21000070

Posting End Date: August 28, 2023

City: Winnipeg

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Shared Health Corporate Office

Department / Unit: Language Access

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: SH Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: 09/11/2023

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

In a fast-paced, multicultural environment, and under the general guidance of the Manager, the incumbent ensures the efficient delivery of high-quality and effective trained interpreter services. The incumbent assists in supporting and coordinating a competent complement of trained interpreters to meet service demands by assisting with recruitment and education needs, and by assisting with day-to-day coordination and evaluation of services.

Main Functions Include

• Matching, assigning and scheduling.
• Decision-making.
• Human Resource Management.
• Administrative.

Experience

• Experience in staff recruitment, training, scheduling, supervision, evaluation.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post secondary degree/diploma or other recognized training in interpretation/translation will be considered an asset.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in health/social services and/or management or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle is considered an asset.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize a complex workload to meet daily departmental requirements and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, and to work collaboratively across sectors (e.g. Health, Social Services, Justice, Education).
• Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity as it relates to clients and staff.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Subject to a Criminal Record Check.
• Proficiency in computerized systems (Windows environment, word processors, spreadsheets, databases).
• Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and issues related to language barriers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of interpreter code of ethics and standards of practice.
• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle stress.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to meet deadlines set out by the Manager.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.