Interpreters

(NOC 5125)
+17.53%
 

Requirement

In general, to be a translator, terminologist or interpreter, you usually need a university degree with specialization in your related field such as translation, terminology or interpretation. You also need specialization in two languages, one of which should be an official language of Canada.

A university degree in a related field such as languages or linguistics plus courses in linguistic transfer and two years' experience as a translator or five years' experience as a translator may substitute for a specialized university degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

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Useful Experience/Skills

Communication skills
More than one language
Specialized terminology

Useful Secondary School Subjects

English (Communication)
Social Studies
A second language

Concordia University
Montreal, Québec, CA

Related Program(s):
Traduction (Translation) (BA) Bachelor; Co-op
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York University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Translation / Traduction Bachelor; Honours
Redaction Professionalle Certificate
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Modified on January 26, 2022