Translators and interpreters

NOC

51114

- Translators, terminologists and interpreters

translate written, spoken, and sign language communications from one language to another. This unit group includes translators, interpreters, terminologists and sign language interpreters.

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Full NOC Description

Translators translate written material from one language to another. Interpreters translate oral communication from one language to another during speeches, meetings, conferences, debates and conversation, or in court or before administrative tribunals. Terminologists conduct research to itemize terms connected with a certain field, define them and find equivalents in another language. Sign language interpreters use sign language to translate spoken language and vice versa during meetings, conversations, television programs or in other instances.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Translators and translator-revisers

Translate a variety of written material such as correspondence, reports, legal documents, technical specifications and textbooks from one language to another, maintaining the content, context and style of the original material to the greatest extent possible

Localize software and accompanying technical documents to adapt them to another language and culture

Revise and correct translated material

May train and supervise other translators.

Terminologists

Identify the terminology used in a field of activity

Conduct terminological research on a given subject or in response to inquiries for the preparation of glossaries, terminology banks, technological files, dictionaries, lexicons and resource centres, and add to terminological databases

Manage, update and circulate linguistic information collected from terminological databases

Provide consultative services to translators, interpreters and technical writers preparing legal, scientific or other documents that require specialized terminologies.

Interpreters

Interpret oral communication from one language to another aloud or using electronic equipment, either simultaneously (as the speaker speaks), consecutively (after the speaker speaks) or whispered (speaking in a low whisper to one or two persons as the speaker is talking)

Provide interpretation services in court or before administrative tribunals

May interpret language for individuals and small groups travelling in Canada and abroad

May interpret for persons speaking an Aboriginal or foreign language in a variety of circumstances

May train other interpreters.

Translators, terminologists and interpreters specialize in two languages, such as French and English, the official languages of Canada. They may also specialize in another language and one of the official languages. The main areas of specialization include administrative, literary, scientific and technical translation. Interpreters may specialize in court, parliamentary or conference interpretation.

Sign language interpreters

Translate sign language to a spoken language and vice versa either simultaneously or consecutively.

Sign language interpreters work in French and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) or in English and American Sign Language (ASL).

Also Known As

community interpreter
conference interpreter
court interpreter
interpreter
legal terminologist

literary translator

localiser - linguistics

medical terminologist

sign language interpreter

terminologist

translator

translator adaptor

translator-reviser

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A university degree in translation with a specialization in translation, interpretation or terminology in two languages including at least one of the two official languages or A university degree in a related discipline such as languages, linguistics, philology and courses in linguistic transfer and two years' experience as a full-time translator working in two languages, at least one of which is an official language or Five years of experience as a full-time translator working in two languages, at least one of which is an official language, are required.

Sign language interpreters require a college training program or a university certificate in sign language interpretation.

Certification on dossier or by examination from the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) may be required for translators, terminologists and interpreters.

Sign language interpreters may require a certificate or certification evaluation in LSQ or ASL.

Fluency in three languages is usually required for translators or interpreters working in an international context.

Membership in a provincial or territorial association of translators, interpreters and terminologists may be required.

Membership in a provincial association of sign language interpreters may be required.

Use of professional titles may be regulated in some provinces.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

Corporation of Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters of New Brunswick (CTINB)

Employment by Sex

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73.5%

Female

26.5%

Male

Employment by age

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4.1%

15-24

22.4%

25-34

16.3%

35-44

22.4%

45-54

22.4%

55-64

12.2%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

81.6%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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67.3%

Professional, scientific and technical services

16.3%

Public administration

N/A

16.3%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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10.20%

Northeast

63.30%

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

16.30%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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N/A

Northeast

$60,000

Southeast

N/A

Southwest

N/A

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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