Translator

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry
• Office building
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interpret oral communication from one language to another aloud or using electronic equipment
• Interpret for persons speaking an Aboriginal or foreign language
• Interpret language for individuals and small groups
• Conduct terminological research on a given subject or in response to inquiries
• Identify the terminology used in a field of activity
• Maintain the content, context and style of the original material
• Perform quality control and proofreading
• Revise and correct translated material
• Translate a variety of written material

Experience and specialization

Translation specialization

• Literature
• Technology
• Localization
• Business
• Finance
• Human resources

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Excellent oral communication