Secretary for Oqaasiliortut

Secretary for Oqaasiliortut responsible for case processing and terminology Oqaasileriffik in Nuuk is looking for an employee for a position as an assistant, consultant, or AC assistant with the function of secretary for Oqaasiliortut (Greenland's Language Council). The position is desired to be filled as soon as possible or by further agreement.

The position will be classified as an assistant, consultant, or AC assistant depending on qualifications and experience.

About the position

As the secretary for Oqaasiliortut, you will play a central role in serving the Greenlandic Language Committee and in the professional work with the Greenlandic language.

• Your work tasks will include: Secretariat support for Oqaasiliortut, including case processing and preparation of meetings, cases, and decision-making materials.
• Preparation of minutes and follow-up on the committee's decisions
• Language processing and terminology work
• Documentation and analysis work focusing on the Greenlandic language
• Participation in collaborative projects concerning Greenlandic as well as possibly other Inuit languages and Nordic languages.
• Response to linguistic inquiries from citizens and authorities as part of Oqaasileriffik's response service.

The position involves both independent professional work and close collaboration with colleagues and external partners.

Qualifications

• We expect that you: Have a linguistic education
• Has a solid background knowledge and documented experience working with the Greenlandic language.
• Has knowledge of research and analysis methods
• Has experience with or insight into language processing and terminology work.
• Works independently, structured, and analytically
• Is proactive and takes responsibility for progress in tasks.
• It is a requirement that you master: Greenlandic at a native level or an equivalent very high written and spoken level.
• Danish
• English
• We offer A professionally specialized workplace focused on the development and documentation of the Greenlandic language
• Insight into and participation in the work of language standardization and terminological development
• A committed and professional environment with skilled colleagues
• A workplace in development with opportunities for professional immersion.

The working hours are 40 hours weekly.

About Oqaasileriffik

Oqaasileriffik is a unit under the Department of Education, Culture, Sports and Church. The unit operates within the framework of the applicable legislation on the Greenlandic language and is responsible for tasks related to documentation, development, and dissemination of the language.

Further information can be found at www.oqaasileriffik.gl.

About Oqaasiliortut

The organizational status, tasks, and activities of Oqaasiliortuts are outlined in the Inatsisartut Act No. 5 of June 1, 2017, concerning the Greenland Language Council.

Further information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting:

Beatrine Heilmann, head of the secretariat (behe@oqaasileriffik.gl, tel.: +299 38 40 61).

Application deadline

The application, including CV and educational certificates, must be received by Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and departure travel and moving of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

No staff housing is allocated for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to allocated staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

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