Job prospects Sign Language Interpreter in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Translators, terminologists and interpreters" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Translators, terminologists and interpreters in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Translators, terminologists and interpreters (NOC 51114) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Translators, terminologists and interpreters in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 1,360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Translators, terminologists and interpreters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 78%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Translators, terminologists and interpreters across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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