Haisla Nation Council
Haisla Nation Council

Language Researcher and Instructor

Job No: HNC116
Location: Haisla, BC

 

Haisla Nation Council has an immediate opening for:

Language Researcher and Instructor

Department:  Culture and Language

Job Overview: 

The purpose of the Language Researcher and Instructor position is to learn and research the xa'isla language and orthography as well as to create teaching materials to help preserve the language and assist others in their language learning journey.

Duties:

The Language Researcher and Instructor provides expertise in studying the xa'isla language. In the execution of their role, they perform a number of different tasks and support the Culture & Language Program by performing tasks in a few key areas:

  1. Understand and complete language translations, interpretations, analyses, and research accordingly;
  2. Completing accurate transcriptions of audio recordings and tabulating data;
  3. Analyzing documents and texts and translating complex information into simple language;
  4. Collaborating with fluent speakers and other linguists and discovering and documenting the origins of words and the authenticity of texts;
  5. Updating and maintaining the xa'aisla dictionary {physical and digital);
  6. Regularly update xa'isla resources and documents;
  7. Develop language teaching tools and materials;
  8. Assist with developing xa'isla language curriculum and lesson plans;
  9. When requested or required, host Haisla language lessons and classes;
  10. Develop and implement polices and procedures for the care and handling of language and cultural archival materials;
  11. Assist with archiving and maintaining xa'isla archives and documents that pertain to language and culture;
  12. Provide translation of English to xa'isla for both outside agencies and in-house requests.

Qualifications:

  • Secondary School Certificate, or equivalent is required;
  • A Post-Secondary Bachelor's Degree is an asset;
  • A combination of relevant education and/or experience may also be deemed acceptable.
  • Experience with archiving and recording equipment is an asset. 

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter with their application, the names of three references, and the express permission for Haisla Nation Council to contact these references, as well as your resume using our online application program.

Closing Date:  May 2, 2024 at 3pm

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

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ABOUT HAISLA NATION

The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit.

We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment.

We are about 1800 people, with the majority living in Kitamaat Village. We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.

We believe that careful and appropriate economic development will bring our people necessary self-sufficiency. Sustainable and realistic economic opportunities are increasingly available, and promise benefits for our people – and for every British Columbian.

We know that in order to attain strength and independence our Nation must work together – with government, business, the community, and internally – with a spirit of respect and partnership.

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