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Translators

(NOC 5125)
+17.53%
 

Requirement

In general, to be a translator, 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.

To be a translator, you may need certification by dossier or exam from the Canadian Translators' and Interpreters' Council and membership in your provincial/territorial association. You usually need to be fluent in three languages to obtain work in an international context.

Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Post-diploma
Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Useful Experience/Skills

Communication skills
More than one language
Specialized terminology

Useful Secondary School Subjects

English (Communication)
Social Studies
A second language

The University of Queensland
Brisbane, AU

Related Program(s):
Chinese Translation and Interpreting Bachelor
International Studies - Chinese Translation and Interpreting Bachelor
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Concordia University
Montreal, Québec, CA

Related Program(s):
Traduction (Translation) (BA) Bachelor; Co-op
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Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Languages Bachelor; Honours
Languages Bachelor
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University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Modern Languages with Translation Bachelor; Honours
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University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Study
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Languages, Cultures and Translation Master
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Modified on January 26, 2022