Interpreters

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+17.53%
 

What do Interpreters do?

Interpreters translate oral communication from one language to another during speeches, meetings, conferences, debates or in front of courts/tribunals. They may specialize in court, parliamentary or conference interpretation.

How to become: Interpreters

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.

Where to study for a career as: Interpreters

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Modern Languages with Translation Bachelor; Honours
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York University - Glendon Campus
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Translation (BA) Bachelor; Honours
Spanish / English Translation Certificate
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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Modern Languages with Translation Bachelor; Co-op; 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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York University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Translation / Traduction Bachelor; Honours
Redaction Professionalle Certificate
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Concordia University
Montreal, Québec, CA

Related Program(s):
Traduction (Translation) (BA) Bachelor; Co-op
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Interpreters make?

Low:
$41,600
Average:
$61,360
High:
$93,870

Job openings for Interpreters

Job Seekers:
8,300
Job Openings:
8,100