The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta (ATIA) is the only association of certified translators and interpreters in the province of Alberta. Founded in 1979, ATIA certifies translators and interpreters by facilitating national examinations as a provincial member of the Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC). The Association is also affiliated with the International Federation of Translators (FIT).
Members of ATIA are represented and served by an Executive Council, which is elected at the Annual General Meeting.
Mission
The ATIA mission is to elevate the professions of interpreting and translating in the province of Alberta by applying high standards of national certification; protecting clients, professionals, and the general public through the implementation of our Code of Ethics; providing unique opportunities to members for professional development and community service, and ensuring that the language service needs of Albertans are met with the exceptional standards and unparalleled experience of our qualified language professionals.
Community Services: ATIA would like to give back to the community. As part of its community service initiative, and in order to involve its members in community support, which is rewarding at both personal and professional levels, at ATIA’s expense, our members will provide their translation or interpretation services to community members who do not have the financial means or support to access important language services that may be critical for them to maintain their status in Canada, find work, deal with legal issues, find housing, employment, or schooling, and other areas where a translator or interpreter is needed. ATIA will devote a limited budget for limited times over the course of the year to cover those services. For each interval, one not-for-profit organization will be selected, and the organization will be given the names of the members participating in the initiative. To learn more about when those services will be provided and how you can access them as a client, please contact ATIA at: bursary_communitysvc@atia.ab.ca
Grants & Bursaries: