Interpreter – Transportation

OverviewJob Summary: Under the supervision of the Manager, the Interpreter – Transportation is responsible for providing personal, travel-related and interpretive assistance to all CSD clients while they are at the Sioux Lookout Airport.QualificationsPersons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.Excellent interpersonal and communications skillsPrevious experience in translationFamiliar with the NIHB Medical Transportation Framework ProgramKnowledge and commitment to the services provided by the Client Services DepartmentAbility to work with people in a public service environmentGrade 12 educationThe ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basisRoles and ResponsibilitiesProvide interpreting services and travel assistance to all NIHB prior approved clients while they are at the Sioux Lookout airport by ensuring their needs are met and by explaining procedures to clients who are unfamiliar with air travelEnsure all NIHB prior approved departing clients find the appropriate flight times and airline check in and ensure that their luggage is properly tagged to destinationMeet and greet all incoming clients at the airport. Assist those clients who have stopovers at the airport and direct those whose flights end in Sioux Lookout to the appropriate destinationHanding out travel/destination contact phone numbers for Winnipeg and Thunder BayPut client names, prior approval numbers and dispositions of all incoming clients in the Daily LogAct as a liaison for clients that get denied boarding and referring them to the Patient Liaison Services WorkerOrder as needed and distribute lunches to clients who require a snack or meal at the airport.Coordinate travel arrangements with NIHB, dispatch clerk and get approval for clients’ travel, as necessaryCoordinate with the Dispatch Clerk on the client’s ground transportation from the Sioux Lookout airportRecord PA# for where the client came from, the client’s name and when the client was fed. Send a weekly list to finance department for billingWrite up and submit incident reports to appropriate departmentsParticipate and contribute to regular staff development activities and staff meetingsWork as a team member with co-workers, SLFNHA staff and other organizationsProvide assistance when required and any other duties assignedBenefitsPension planFitness reimbursement programComprehensive insurance coverageProfessional development opportunitiesRelocation assistanceApplyApply online at https://slfnha.com/careers/job-listing/Human Resource DepartmentSioux Lookout First Nations Health AuthorityP.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen StreetSioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8Phone: (807) 737-1802Fax: (807) 737-2969Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.comSLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.Closing Date: Open until filledThe Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.comSLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com #J-18808-Ljbffr