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Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters  (NOC 5125)
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region
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Translators translate written material from one language to another. Interpreters translate oral communication from one language to another during speeches, meetings, conferences, debates and conversation, or in court or before administrative tribunals. Terminologists conduct research to itemize terms connected with a certain field, define them and find equivalents in another language. Sign language interpreters use sign language to translate spoken language and vice versa during meetings, conversations, television programs or in other instances. Translators, terminologists and interpreters are employed by government, private translation and interpretation agencies, in-house translation services, large private corporations, international organizations and the media, or they may be self-employed. Sign language interpreters work in schools and courts, and for social service agencies, interpretation services, government services and television stations, or they may be self-employed.

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Translators and translator-revisers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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.
Terminologists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Identify the terminology used in a field of activity
  • Conduct terminological research on a given subject or in response to inquiries for the preparation of glossaries, terminology banks, technological files, dictionaries, lexicons and resource centres, and add to terminological databases
  • Manage, update and circulate linguistic information collected from terminological databases
  • Provide consultative services to translators, interpreters and technical writers preparing legal, scientific or other documents requiring specialized terminologies.
Interpreters perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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)
  • Provide interpretation services in court or before administrative tribunals
  • May interpret language for individuals and small groups travelling in Canada and abroad
  • May interpret for persons speaking a Native or foreign language in a variety of circumstances
  • May train other interpreters.

Translators, terminologists and interpreters specialize in two languages, such as French and English, the official languages of Canada. They may also specialize in another language and one of the official languages. The main areas of specialization include administrative, literary, scientific and technical translation. Interpreters may specialize in court, parliamentary or conference interpretation.

Sign language interpreters perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Translate sign language to a spoken language and vice versa either simultaneously or consecutively.

Sign language interpreters work in French and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) or in English and American Sign Language (ASL).

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Amos, Rouyn-Noranda, Témiscaming, Val-d'Or, Ville-Marie, La Sarre, Macamic, Malartic, Senneterre, Barraute

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Outlook & Prospects for Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Provincial Employment Potential Information

The following table identifies employment conditions within Québec.

Table on the employment potential for Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good 2012-10-09
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Good 2012-10-17
Capitale-Nationale Region Good 2012-10-11
Centre-du-Québec Region Good 2012-11-06
Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good 2012-11-01
Côte-Nord Region Good 2012-12-06
Estrie Region Good 2012-11-15
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region <Not assigned> 2012-10-10
Lanaudière Region Good 2012-11-16
Laurentides Region Good 2012-11-02
Laval Region Good 2012-02-24
Mauricie Region Fair 2012-11-16
Montérégie Region Good 2012-10-22
Montréal Region Good 2012-11-20
Nord-du-Québec Region N/A N/A
Outaouais Region Good 2012-10-11
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region Good 2012-11-06
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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