TRANSLATION SERVICES

The Province’s Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) department requires translation services to be provided on an “as-needed” basis, with no guarantees of work. Translations in one or more of the Target Languages shall be completed within 25 hours of a request by the Province, unless otherwise stated. All translations must meet or exceed industry standards. Translation items are typically either 300 words or less, or between 300 and 550 words, but larger items may also be requested. Additional services which will also be requested on an “as-needed” basis with no guarantees of work include: Review and Revision: Examining a proposed visual presentation, or layout, of target-language text to recommend revisions if errors are introduced by the design or manipulation of text. Also, may apply to reviewing and revising narrative text for style. Dubbing: Oral translations read aloud to create a voice recording in the target language. Subtitling/Captioning: Translations of the source language from audio or scripts to print form to create target language text displays on video or still images. Transcription: Writing or typing something that has been recorded, such as a speech, usually with the intent to translate it into another language. Transliteration: Creating a phonetic target language pronunciation of a source language word, phrase or passage. Voice Overs: Providing an audio translation of words or dialogue on a video, which is played over the sound of the characters’ or presenters’ speech in the original language. Please note that Service requests may be issued outside of a Business Day. Up to three (3) Contracts may be awarded with Services being requested using a call rotation list.