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
Orestes Robledo
Sepideh Salimi
Organizations
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
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
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.