Potential occupations
Universities studies lead to multiple occupations. Furthermore, certain professions require talent, special aptitudes, additional skills and experience beyond degrees themselves.
In order to list your choices, visit the Job Bank Canada website and, using the National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, view job postings, wages, employment prospects and other important information that can help you make a decision. The occupations found below are examples derived from the National Occupational Classification.
Occupations related to this program
Translators, terminologists and interpreters
- Cultural or international adaptation specialist
- Interpreter
- Terminologist
- Translator
- Translator-reviser
Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
- Immigration settlement liaison officer
- Multiculturalism project officer
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
- Communications specialist
Journalists
- Researcher
Program officers unique to government
- Diplomat
- Foreign Service officer
- Intergovernmental affairs officer
- Protocol officer
Senior government managers and officials
- Ambassador
- Consul
Administrators post-secondary education and vocational training
- Language school manager
Volunteer opportunities
In addition to providing an opportunity to apply theories and knowledge learned during your university studies outside the classroom, in real world situations, volunteering is a way to help the community and its many organizations.Community Service Learning helps students to contribute to their community by participating in projects that are related to their program of study.
Potential employers
The following examples of employers can offer internships or employment opportunities related to students’ program of studies. It is also useful to browse potential employers website to learn about the culture, read job postings and keep up to date with the latest development.
- Global Affairs Canada
- Immigration and citizenship Canada
- Graybridge Malkam
- Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
- Immigration, Francisation et Intégration Québec
- Al Rashid Mosque
- International House Vancouver
- International Language Institute - ILI
Professional organizations
Professional organizations provide essential information on professional development opportunities and networking activities, the examples can also provide access to publications and job opportunities. They are great source of information.
- Association canadienne de littérature comparée - ACLC
- Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta - ATIA
- Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario - ATIO
- Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers
- Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council - CTTIC
- Canadian Language Industry Association
- Literary Translators Association of Canada - LTAC
- Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association
- Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec - OTTIAQ
Date modified: 2022-06-22