Interpreter Resource Worker
Requisition ID: 385173
Position Number: 20077622
Posting End Date: August 1, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Shared Health Corporate Office
Department / Unit: Indigenous Health - HSC
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: 08/04/2025
FTE: Casual
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and qualifications.
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
Interpreter/Resource Workers provide assistance, guidance and support to patients and their families to navigate through the health care systems.
All patients have the right to have medical information interpreted into their primary language so they can make informed decisions about their care. The ability to communicate without language barriers improves the quality of care that patients receive, and decreases the risk of medical errors. Our interpreters have special training in medical terminology and function as members of the health care team. They facilitate communication between health providers and patients by providing interpretation in Cree/Nehinowewin, Ojibwe/Anishinaabemowin and Oji-Cree/Anishininimowin.
Experience
- Related experience in a health care setting.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the above.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Complete high school education, Manitoba standard, required.
SPECIAL TRAINING:
- Language competency in a specified Indigenous language: one of Cree/Nehinowewin, Ojibwe/Anishinaabemowin or Oji-Cree/Anishininimowin.
- General knowledge of medical terminology/or related experience and ability to interpret same fluently.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture.
- Ability to interact well with other health care professionals, all levels of staff, patients and families.
- Successful completion of the WRHA Language Access Program (can be completed within probationary period).
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not applicable
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of current and related software applications (Microsoft Office, Internet search engines and email).
- Ability to prioritize workload, independently.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment, including internal/external committee members, staff and colleagues.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking to/from patient care areas.
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.
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