Translators and translator-revisers
Translators and translator-revisers translate written material from one language to another.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 1
Skill Level
YK, NT, QC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- 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.
Qualifications
- checkA university degree in translation with a specialization in translation, interpretation or terminology in two languages including at least one of the two official languages ora 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 orfive years of experience as a full-time translator working in two languages, at least one of which is an official language, are required.
- checkCertification on dossier or by examination from the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) may be required for translators, terminologists and interpreters.
- checkFluency in three languages is usually required for translators or interpreters working in an international context.
- checkMembership in a provincial or territorial association of translators, interpreters and terminologists may be required.
- checkUse of professional titles may be regulated in some provinces.
Market Outlook by Province
Yukon
The employment outlook will be Good for translators, terminologists and interpreters (NOC 51114) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The duties of this occupation may be impacted by the introduction of automation and digital transformation initiatives, such as generative artificial intelligence.Here are some key facts about translators, terminologists and interpreters in Yukon: Translators, terminologists and interpreters mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 50%Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 26%Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 18%Educational services (NAICS 61): 6% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 40% compared to 49% for all occupations Women: 60% compared to 51% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 40% compared to 11% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Good for translators, terminologists and interpreters (NOC 51114) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.The duties of this occupation may be impacted by the introduction of automation and digital transformation initiatives, such as generative artificial intelligence.Here are some key facts about translators, terminologists and interpreters in Northwest Territories: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Translators, terminologists and interpreters mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 50%Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 26%Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 18%Educational services (NAICS 61): 6% 71% of translators, terminologists and interpreters work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.25% of translators, terminologists and interpreters are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 38% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 63% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for translators, terminologists and interpreters (NOC 51114) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about translators, terminologists and interpreters in Quebec: Approximately 11,650 people work in this occupation. Translators, terminologists and interpreters mainly work in the following sectors: Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 59%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 75% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 25% compared to 18% for all occupations62% of translators, terminologists and interpreters work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.46% of translators, terminologists and interpreters are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 28% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 72% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 53% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 31% compared to 11% for all occupations
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