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The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking an interpreter/translator for the Interpretation Office in Nuuk. The position involves written and oral translation tasks as well as dialogue and simultaneous interpreting at meetings. We are looking for a qualified interpreter/translator with strong language skills in Greenlandic, Danish, and preferably foreign languages, who can work independently and maintain composure in stressful situations.
The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking 1 interpreter/translator for the interpretation office in Nuuk.
The Interpretation Office falls under the Management Secretariat. The Interpretation Office is a service organization for the entire municipal administration and its underlying institutions and is responsible for all translation and interpretation tasks.
The interpreter/translator position includes:
Written and oral translation tasks, as well as dialogue and simultaneous interpreting in connection with municipal council meetings, committee meetings, and other meetings organized by Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq both internally and externally.
We expect that you:
·Is trained as an interpreter/translator
·Can interpret simultaneously
·Has good skills in Greenlandic, Danish, and preferably foreign languages.
Is flexible and has a stable attendance
Ability to provide a high level of service
·Prioritizes and delivers quality in the tasks.
·Has good collaboration skills and a friendly demeanor
Can maintain an overview in stressful situations
·Can work independently
·Flair for IT
Criminal record:
This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We therefore wish to point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.
Salary and employment conditions:
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.
The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.
Housing:
No housing can be provided for the position.
Further information can be obtained from:
If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and associated tasks at:
Department Head Kim Rosing, phone +299 36 72 52 or email: kimr@sermersooq.gl
Application:
Applications marked with Job no. 28-26, along with educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, must be uploaded before the deadline expires.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.
Employer Details
Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq
Kuussuaq 2
3900 Nuuk , Grønland
Email: Kimr@sermersooq.gl
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Job Title
Interpreter/Translator
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Jan 30, 2026
Contact Person
Kim Rosing
Kimr@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 72 52
Job category
Office and Finance /
Translation and language
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