Average Hourly
$27.00
Range Hourly
$16.78-$42.86
Average Yearly
$52,650
Range Yearly
$32,721.00 -$83,577
5125
Language interpreter; translator
- At least one year of medical interpreter certification program or
- Four years of college degree in a foreign language with concentration in interpreting studies or specialized courses in medical interpretation
High
Advancement generally takes the form of building a more extensive client base. Conference interpreters provide services for international and national organizations or business and academic clients who require seamless communication across languages and cultures. While most are freelance, some are employed by international or national institutions, governments, or large companies.
0 - 1 years
Simon Fraser University - Medical Translation and Interpretation Certificate (Mandarin Chinese/English)
Seneca College - Language Interpreter Training Program (LITP)
Humber College - Language Interpreter Training
- General learning ability to 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)
- Verbal ability to provide interpretation services in court or before administrative tribunals; may interpret language for individuals and small groups travelling in canada and abroad, and to persons speaking a native or foreign language in a variety of circumstances
- Methodical interest in listening to speakers or reading from texts in order to interpret statements made during speeches, meetings, conferences, debates and conversation, or in court or before administrative tribunals
- Innovative interest in analyzing information when listening to and watching the source language, in processing the content, meaning, context and affect, and in reproducing messages simultaneously, or consecutively
- Social interest in speaking to facilitate communication between individuals with differing languages
Voluntary certifications are available from the association of translators and interpreters of Alberta (ATIA)
Government; International organizations; Large private corporations; Media companies; Private interpretation agencies; Self-employment
- Obtaining a relevant training certificate will be a plus
- Obtaining certification from the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta (ATIA)