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Interpreter
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. Translators, terminologists and interpreters are employed by government, private translation and interpretation agencies, in-house translation services, large private corporations, international organizations and the media, or they may be selfemployed. Sign language interpreters work in schools and courts, and for social service agencies, interpretation services, government services and television stations, or they may be self-employed.
Possible Titles:
community interpreter conference interpreter court interpreter interpreter legal terminologist literary translator localisor medical terminologist sign language interpreter terminologist translator translator adaptor translator-reviser
Responsibilities:
Interpreters can perform some or all of the following duties:
Interpreters perform some or all of the following duties:
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 a Native 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 perform some or all of the following duties:
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).
Employment Requirments:
A university degree in translation is required, 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' experience as a full-time translator working in two languages, at least one of which is an official language.
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 and Interpreter's Council 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.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada