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Do I need to be certified to work in Canada?
Thread poster: Mohamed Mehenoun
Hélène Curtis
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credentials Feb 16, 2010

YES Mohamed...I guess I wasn't clear in my response...you can work as an independant translator (freelancer) with an existing portfolio without a certificate...

The only time when credentials are necessary is when you are applying for a job as an in-house translator OR when you desire to work for the government. The Canadian government requires that you have at least a Masters in translation from one of the four recognized Universities here in Canada.

Hope this helps !... See more
YES Mohamed...I guess I wasn't clear in my response...you can work as an independant translator (freelancer) with an existing portfolio without a certificate...

The only time when credentials are necessary is when you are applying for a job as an in-house translator OR when you desire to work for the government. The Canadian government requires that you have at least a Masters in translation from one of the four recognized Universities here in Canada.

Hope this helps !

Hélène ▲ Collapse
 
Mohamed Mehenoun
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:) Feb 16, 2010

Thanks Hélène !
 
Hélène Curtis
Hélène Curtis  Identity Verified
Canada
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English to French
added note to my last response... Feb 16, 2010

...and perfectly legal...:)
 
PAOLA COLONNESE P.
PAOLA COLONNESE P.
Canada
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hints Nov 17, 2017

I'm in the same situation as Mohammed. Some hints on how to prepare a good portfolio?
Paola
 
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