JOIN US
Membership in CLC is open in a non-discriminatory manner to individuals who are employed by the Association, support the goals of the co-op, have the skills to provide translation, interpretation and other professional and operational services, and who are willing to take on the responsibilities of membership.
Working with CultureLinks provides a great secondary income. Through the co-op, members get access to well-paying multilingual translation and interpretation, event and language support and intercultural communication work with flexible hours, and collaborate to grow the business together.
Membership Benefits
CLC offers you not only a flexible job with competitive pay, but also the opportunity to be a co-owner of a business with an avenue for exploring new opportunities as a professional. A membership share in CLC costs $500, which can be paid in installments. This gives you access to work through the co-operative and the following benefits:
Professional Development
- Explore unique career opportunities as an interpreter, translator, and/or cultural broker.
- Access training and certification opportunities at reduced cost.
Professional Networking
- Access networking opportunities to expand your skill set, broaden industry knowledge and grow personally and professionally.
- Build up your personal brand and networking with internationally educated and experienced professionals.
Democratic Governance
- Participate in key business decision-making processes and co-operative governance and enjoy equal voting rights (through the “one member, one vote” policy) with colleagues.
- Have your voice heard by voting, proposing resolutions, or serving as a Board Director.
Business Ownership
- Own shares in the co-operative and participate as a co-owner.
- Receive a portion of the business profits according to your participation in the co-operative.
Community Leadership
- Support the advancement of services and opportunities for newcomers in Canada, including the development of professional career opportunities through CLC.
- Contribute to the nurturing of a strong community based on diversity, inclusion, and equity for people of all cultures.