What is the Communicator?

It is a professional development training program for community interpreters & translators who are currently working for or volunteering with service provider organizations (SPOs) in Saskatchewan. This program is language neutral, there is no cost for the training, and program certification is provided upon successful completion.

More info about the program is in this short video:

The Communicator program utilizes the Train-the-Trainer model, and participants must complete five modules focusing on the following sectors in translation and interpreting:

Introductory (Fundamentals in Translation and Interpretation, Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice) Justice/legal and Police Education and Career Advancement Worker Rights and Labour Standards Medical and Healthcare

 
All participants receive a comprehensive training package. Upon successful completion of Train-the-Trainer training, trainers will train other interpreters and translators within the Communication program.

Eligibility for this training opportunity is as follows:

Community interpreters/translators currently working/volunteering with an SPO in Saskatchewan Bilingual (English + one other language) with advanced proficiency in both languages 18+ and legally entitled to work in Canada Available to attend all online training sessions which will be offered in 2-hour blocks (a total of 40 hours of virtual training plus individual homework assignments)

Benefits of enrolling in this training:

No cost Professional Development (PD) opportunity Certification Contribution to the Settlement Sector

Some testimonials from our participants:

"This program not only allows members to improve their communicative skills but also directly impacts positively the lives of all those we help with interpretation."

Alfredo Valenzuela, Global Gathering Place

 

"This program is very useful and essential for those who are working or want to work as community interpreters"

Manal Allagabo-Ahmed, Catholic Family Services

 

"The program answered some questions that I did not know I should ask... . And all the scenarios definitely helped with "what to expect" before an assignment."

Monica Cliveti, Assosiation of Translators and Interpreters of Saskatchewan

 

Currently all the program's sessions are online.

 

All inquiries can be sent to communicator@ucc.sk.ca.