James Roberts is a native of the Vancouver region. He has a degree in French from UBC and a certificate in translation from McGill University. He is currently finishing a degree in Applied Music at VCC.
James worked in distribution at the National Film Board of Canada for 35 years, 25 of which he spent living and working in Montreal. He retired from the NFB in 2017 and now works as a freelance translator.
While in Montreal, James attended Christ Church Cathedral, where he was very active in parish life, a member of the choir, head of the music committee, and rector's warden. He is an avid amateur musician, singing in the St. Paul’s choir and playing the (French) horn in several community music groups and the West Coast Symphony.
