About Us
Ontario Council on Community Interpreting
At OCCI, we aim to foster extensive collaboration among stakeholders to accomplish the common goal of professionalizing the community interpreting sector.
Our Mission
The Ontario Council on Community Interpreting is dedicated to overseeing and standardizing the accreditation of interpreters in Ontario’s community and public service sectors. Our vision is of an Ontario where every individual has equitable access to public services, regardless of their spoken language.
About Us
OCCI unites four essential stakeholder groups: interpreters, consumers, trainers and testers, and interpreting service providers.
Interpreters
Interpreters and interpreter associations
Consumers
Purchasers and end-users of interpretation services
Trainers and Testers
Organizations delivering interpreter training programs and skills assessment services
Service Providers
Interpreting service providers and agencies
Our Current Stakeholders
Below are organizations and individuals categorized by stakeholder groups who actively engage in OCCI activities. OCCI appreciates their diverse contributions, which help us fulfill our commitment to extensive stakeholder engagement.
Independent Subject Matter Experts
Interpreters
Sepideh Salimi
Soheila Khatami
Stella Rahman
Silvia Xalabarde
Consumers
Trainers and Testers
Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County (MCC)
Program Administrator, Ottawa Language Access (OLA)
Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women (EHCW)
Conestoga College
Humber College
Seneca College
Service Providers
Paul Penzo-All Languages Ltd. – CLIA
Laura Comiskey -Across Languages Translation and Interpretation
Lana Gurbouzov -Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County (MCC)
Frances Adler -All Languages Ltd.
Grace Eagan-Access Alliance
Jehan Chaudry-Barbra Schlifer Clinic
Lola Bendana-Multi-Languages Corporation – Board AILIA
Peter Madahian -Exacta Interpreting
Anna Hendrikx-Across Languages Translation and Interpretation
Christine Klerian- Program Administrator, Ottawa Language Access (OLA)
Eliana Trinaistic-MCIS
Maricela Lozano-Barbra Schlifer Clinic
Sunder Singh-Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women (EHCW)
Thaksha Prasadith-Immigrant Women Services
Yougeita Jagdesh-Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women (EHCW)
Organizations
Hospital for Sick Children
Immigration and Refugee Board
Ministry of the Attorney General
OCASI
Translation Bureau
WSIB
Independent Subject
Matter Experts
Lisete Figueiredo
Don Leacock
Our Trainers and Testers
Below are organizations and individuals categorized by stakeholder groups who actively engage in OCCI activities. OCCI appreciates their diverse contributions, which help us fulfill our commitment to extensive stakeholder engagement.
Current Financial Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
OTHER
Across Languages
Barbara Schlifer Commemorative Clinic – Interpretation Services Toronto
Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington
IWSO – Immigrant Women Services Ottawa
Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre
MCIS Language Services
RivInt Interpretation and Translation Services
Our Structure
The OCCI Governance Structure reflects its dedication to effective, transparent, and accountable operations, ensuring representation and engagement of stakeholders directly and indirectly affected by access to quality language support services for Ontarians.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
- Chair
- Vice-Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
Specialized Accreditation Divisions
Executive Committee
Legal Division
Operational Committee
Education Committee
- PD Hours Sub-committee
Accreditation Committee
- Review Sub-committee
Business Committee
Engagment / PR / Communications Committee
- Event Taskforce
Structure Committee
- Incorporation By-laws
Advisory Committee
Administration
Professional Associations
If you are looking for a translator or terminologist, we recommend consulting the following recognized professional associations. These organizations provide certified and qualified experts across various language services:
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CTTIC (Canadian Translators, Terminologists, and Interpreters Council): A leading organization supporting certified professionals in translation, terminology, and interpretation across Canada.
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ATIO (Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario): Representing professionals in the province of Ontario, ATIO connects clients with certified translators and interpreters in diverse fields.
Feel free to explore their directories and find a qualified professional to meet your needs.
Ontario Council on Community Interpreting
At OCCI, we aim to foster extensive collaboration among stakeholders to accomplish the common goal of professionalizing the community interpreting sector.
Office Address: 421 Bloor St E #306, Toronto, ON M4W 3T1