Selvstyrets Tolkekontor

The Self-Government's Interpretation Office is a central part of Greenland's Self-Government's work to ensure that information, decisions, and political processes can be understood across languages. Here, language is not just a tool – it is a prerequisite for citizen rights, democratic participation, and governmental work to function in practice.

In everyday life, we work with both written translation and interpretation. This can be anything from legal texts, presentations, and larger reports to materials that will be used in connection with political meetings and gatherings. The tasks require precision, a strong sense of language, and an understanding of both technical terminology and context – and we solve them in close collaboration with colleagues across the administration.

As a workplace, we are characterized by high professionalism and a clear common mission: to bridge between Greenlandic and Danish – and to create clarity when the content is complex and significant. You will become part of an environment where quality, confidentiality, and accountability go hand in hand, and where there is respect for the fact that good translations and good interpretation require time, consideration, and professional craftsmanship.

We thrive on variation in tasks, and we value colleagues who can keep a cool head when deadlines press – while also being aware of the nuances in language. If you are motivated by making a concrete difference through language, and if you enjoy working with important societal tasks, then the Self-Government's Interpretation Office is a place where your work can be felt.