HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical path often starts in secondary school with strong English, second-language, and social studies courses, plus careful listening and memory practice. After graduation, many people study American Sign Language and interpreting through college, community-based, or association-related programs. Some employers may prefer or require postsecondary training, while others may value strong fluency and supervised experience. Volunteering, tutoring, community work, or placements in schools, health care, or public settings can help build real-world interpreting skills. Requirements can vary by province, employer, and setting, so students should check local expectations.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy 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 qu
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Communication SkillsMore than one languageSpecialized Terminology