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Court Recorders and Medical Transcriptionists  (NOC 1244)
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region
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Court recorders record and transcribe verbatim the proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies and committees, and prepare dictated reports, correspondence and statistics that require knowledge of legal terminology. They are employed by courts of law, provincial and federal legislative assemblies and committees, or they may be self-employed. Medical transcriptionists record and transcribe surgical proceedings, medical records and other reports requiring knowledge of medical terminology. They are employed by hospitals, medical clinics and doctors' offices, or they may be self-employed.

Hansard reporter, court recorder, court reporter, court stenographer, medical transcriptionist, transcriptionist.

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Court recorders perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Record verbatim proceedings of courtroom using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machine or stenomask
  • Respond to requests during court sessions to read back verbatim evidence
  • Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats
  • Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copy against original record of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judge
  • Research and locate quotes to ensure accuracy
  • Respond to requests for transcripts ordered by judges, lawyers or the public
  • File and store shorthand notes of court session.
Medical transcriptionists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Transcribe machine dictation or rough notes from medical reports, correspondence, medical records and patient information
  • Proofread work for typographical and grammatical errors.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Chicoutimi, Ville de Saguenay, Alma, Jonquière, La Baie, Roberval, Desbiens, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Métabetchouan, Normandin, Saint-Coeur-de-Marie, Saint-Félicien, Bagotville, Grande-Baie, Port-Alfred, Saint-Honoré

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Wages for Court Recorders and Medical Transcriptionists in Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

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