Interpreters

Who are Aquinas Interpreters?

  • Certified members of the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia, Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario, Association of Translators and Interpreters of Manitoba, and/or Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta;
  • Contractor Court Interpreters with the Court Services Branch of the British Columbia Ministry of Attorney-General;
  • Graduates of Interpreting Programs in Canada, the United States, Europe and other parts of the world; and/or
  • Graduates of the Aquinas Court-Judicial-Legal Interpreter Training Program™.
  • They are native speakers of foreign languages.
  • They are fluent in speaking, reading and writing in the English language.
  • They have completed their secondary education or equivalent and/or hold bachelor degrees, master degrees and/or doctorate degrees from universities in Canada, the United States and their native countries.
  • They have very good interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, good ethics, high level of professionalism and a strong desire to help people.

How to apply as an interpreter with Aquinas Institute?

  1. You must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
  2. You must have the mastery of the English language and one foreign language.
  3. You must have completed the minimum secondary education or equivalent.
  4. You must be available to take assignments from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
  5. Email your resume with a cover letter to info@aquinasinstitute.ca.
  6. Preference is given to those who have court interpreting experience and/or court interpreter training.
  7. Hourly rate will depend on court interpreting experience and/or court interpreter training of the applicant
  8. Aquinas Institute is one of the highest paying interpretation service companies and one of the fastest paying companies in the industry.
  9. A T4A slip is issued to every contractor interpreter at the end of the year as required by Canada Revenue Agency.