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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 expect you to be a trained interpreter/translator, capable of simultaneous interpreting, have strong language skills, and be able to work independently.
The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking 1 interpreter/translator for the interpreting office in Nuuk.
The Interpretation Office is 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 tone of communication
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. Therefore, we must 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 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 manager Kim Rosing, phone +299 36 72 52 or email: kimr@sermersooq.gl
Application:
Applications marked with Job no. 445-26, and attached educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc., 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.
We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application electronically via the job posting.
Application deadline: May 20, 2026
Employer Details
Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq
Kuussuaq 2
3900 Nuuk , Grønland
Email: Kimr@sermersooq.gl
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Job Title
Interpreter/Translator for the Interpretation Office
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
May 20, 2026
Contact Person
Kim Rosing
Kimr@sermersooq.gl
+299 36 72 52
Job category
Office and Finance /
Translation and language
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