Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
Occupation · NOC 2021 12110 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 12110
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 0
- Median wage, Canada
- C$26.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 171
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About this occupation
Court reporters record and transcribe verbatim the proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies and committees, and prepare transcripts for use by judges, tribunals and quasi-judicial panels. They are employed by courts of law, provincial and federal legislative assemblies and committees, or they may be self-employed. Medical transcriptionists record, transcribe and edit dictation by physicians and other health care providers, surgical proceedings, health-related reports and other medical documentation. They are employed by hospitals, medical clinics and doctors' offices, or they may be self-employed. Closed captioners, braille technicians and other transcriptionists are included in this unit group.
Example job titles
- braille technician
- closed captioner
- court reporter
- Hansard reporter
- medical transcriptionist
- transcriptionist
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Court reporters
- Record verbatim proceedings of courtroom using electronic stenograph machine or stenomask
- Respond to requests during court sessions to read back verbatim evidence
- Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats
- Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copy against original record of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judge
- Research and locate quotes to ensure accuracy
- Respond to requests for transcripts ordered by judges, lawyers or the public
- File and store shorthand notes of court session.
- Medical transcriptionists
Employment requirements
- Court reporters require completion of secondary school.
- Completion of a college or other program in court reporting is usually required and the Chartered Shorthand Reporter (CSR) certificate may be required for court reporters.
- Medical transcriptionists require completion of secondary school.
- Completion of a recognized medical transcription program is usually required and the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) certificate may be required for medical transcriptors.
- Occupations working in Braille usually require education in Unified English Braille (UEB) competence and related studies of 1-2 years.
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
- Canadian Experience Class40
- Federal Skilled Worker15
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$17.00 | C$26.00 | C$36.06 |
| Alberta | C$17.00 | C$27.41 | C$34.60 |
| British Columbia | C$21.89 | C$29.64 | C$35.95 |
| Manitoba | C$20.32 | C$25.37 | C$28.00 |
| New Brunswick | C$21.54 | C$27.21 | C$29.43 |
| Nova Scotia | C$21.54 | C$27.21 | C$29.43 |
| Ontario | C$18.00 | C$28.00 | C$38.46 |
| Quebec | C$16.10 | C$24.00 | C$28.57 |
| Saskatchewan | C$22.02 | C$25.00 | C$27.50 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 171
- Vacancies advertised
- 342
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$22.02
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