Every STIBC Certified Member has at least four years of experience as a translator or interpreter, or a university degree and one year of experience. Many have several degrees and over 10 years’ experience. All members must follow the STIBC Code of Ethics.  Members are certified either by passing a national examination in their language combination of greatest proficiency (the examination is administered and adjudicated nationally by CTTIC), or by the “On Dossier” process.  You can find a description of the different types of Certified Translators / Interpreters below, along with a link to the relevant directory.

Every Associate Member has at least one year of experience as a translator or interpreter, many have several years of experience. Some Associate Members have worked professionnally in several language combinations. In general, Associate Members have not yet met the criteria for certification conferring one of the protected Translator or Interpreter titles — but like all STIBC members must follow the STIBC Code of Ethics. Members are admitted after their credentials have been carefully reviewed and/or they have passed on or more exams. Each Associate Member’s listing in the Directory is limited to one language combination, e.g. from French to English. The combination chosen is usually from one language into that person’s native or mother tongue. The Associate Member Directory provides contact information for each member.