National Occupational Classification, TEER 1
NOC 51114: Translators, terminologists and interpreters
Translators translate written material from one language to another. Below are the main duties, all 42 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 51114?
NOC 51114 is the code for translators, terminologists and interpreters in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include community interpreter, conference interpreter, court interpreter and interpreter. It is a TEER 1 occupation (usually a university degree), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $33.95 an hour.
- NOC code
- 51114
- TEER
- 1: University degree
- Broad category
- Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $33.95 an hour
Job titles under NOC 51114
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.
Main job titles
- community interpreter
- conference interpreter
- court interpreter
- interpreter
- legal terminologist
- literary translator
- localiser - linguistics
- medical terminologist
- sign language interpreter
- terminologist
- translator
- translator adaptor
- translator-reviser
All 42 job titles in the NOC index
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, certified interpreter (C.Int.), certified terminologist (C.Term.), certified translator (C.Tr.), community interpreter, conference interpreter, consecutive interpreter, court interpreter, cultural interpreter, cultural or international adaptation specialist, deaf interpreter, educational interpreter, elbow interpreter, escort interpreter, foreign broadcast translator, foreign news translator, interpreter, interpreter for persons who are deaf, jurilinguist translator, legal terminologist, legal translator, literary translator, localiser - linguistics, medical terminologist, medical translator, oral interpreter, Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) interpreter, relay interpreter, reviser - translation, scientific translator, sign language interpreter, sign language platform interpreter, simultaneous interpreter, tactile interpreter, technical translator, terminologist, terminology advisor, translator, translator adaptor, translator-reviser, transliterator, visual language interpreter.
Also included in this group
- cultural interpreter
- transliterator
Main duties of NOC 51114
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Translators and translator-revisers
- 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
- 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 that require specialized terminologies.
Interpreters
- 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 an Aboriginal 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
- 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).
Employment requirements
- A university degree in translation with a specialization in translation, interpretation or terminology in two languages including at least one of the two official languages or A university degree in a related discipline such as languages, linguistics, philology and courses in linguistic transfer and two years' experience as a full-time translator working in two languages, at least one of which is an official language or Five years of experience as a full-time translator working in two languages, at least one of which is an official language, are required.
- Sign language interpreters require a college training program or a university certificate in sign language interpretation.
- Certification on dossier or by examination from the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC) may be required for translators, terminologists and interpreters.
- Sign language interpreters may require a certificate or certification evaluation in LSQ or ASL.
- Fluency in three languages is usually required for translators or interpreters working in an international context.
- Membership in a provincial or territorial association of translators, interpreters and terminologists may be required.
- Membership in a provincial association of sign language interpreters may be required.
- Use of professional titles may be regulated in some provinces.
Is NOC 51114 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 1 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 51114 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 51114 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.00 | $33.95 | $51.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $30.00 | $39.90 |
| New Brunswick | $16.00 | $30.00 | $42.11 |
| Quebec | $24.62 | $36.26 | $51.92 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $25.64 | $50.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $30.00 | $51.28 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.62 | $33.53 | $49.75 |
| Alberta | $19.84 | $32.28 | $55.66 |
| British Columbia | $21.72 | $33.55 | $54.02 |
| Nunavut | $31.48 | $48.77 | $70.48 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 51114 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 51114 as you write.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a community interpreter?
NOC 51114, Translators, terminologists and interpreters, a TEER 1 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 51114?
TEER 1. Usually a university degree. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 51114 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 1 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 51114 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 51114 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $33.95 an hour, with most wages between $20.00 and $51.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 51114 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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