Job prospects Translator in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Translators, terminologists and interpreters" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Translators, terminologists and interpreters (NOC 51114) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Translators, terminologists and interpreters in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

Approximately 310 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): 66%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology