National job board

The Editors Canada national job board carries notices of full-time, part-time and freelance opportunities to members across the country.

EDITORS CANADA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: Job notices are sent to Editors Canada by external clients and employers. Editors Canada does not vet the organizations or individuals who submit notices for the job board, nor does the association endorse this information.

It is the interested member’s responsibility to investigate this information further.

  • Editors Canada members considering these jobs should evaluate each posting thoroughly and obtain a written contract before commencing any work.
  • The Editors Canada Agreement Template for Editing Services is available for download.

If you experience any of the following suspicious practices, email the secretary so that the national executive council can advise on whether the post should be removed:

  • sending single chapters or sections to multiple editors to sample edit
  • asking for excessively large sample edits
  • asking the editor to pay a fee to be considered for the job
  • refusing to sign a contract
  • asking for payment considerations other than money, such as a share of future sales or profits
  • asking for unusual payment methods
  • overpayment scams (described by the Canadian Bankers Association)

Communications Specialist (Published Oct 21)

CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario) (www.cleo.on.ca) is a charitable, non-profit organization, and legal clinic that provides information and resources for people and communities that face barriers to participating in the justice system (including low income, racial background, literacy, language, culture, disability, and accessibility). For 50 years, CLEO has built a strong reputation for producing and disseminating high quality, effective public legal education and information in digital, print, and other formats. CLEO is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to manage the development and implementation of internal and external communications as well as outreach strategies to promote CLEO’s work. The Communications Specialist will work collaboratively with colleagues across various teams to write communication materials in line with CLEO’s house style guide and to develop communication strategies in a variety of formats. They will report to the Executive Director. Goals and activities will support the work of CLEO’s main programs, and the Communications Specialist will work closely with and take direction from CLEO’s Program Directors.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assess CLEO’s brand, strategy, and assets and propose processes and procedures for CLEO’s external communications to our target audiences, including the public, the community sector, justice sector partners, and other stakeholders
  • Oversee and develop CLEO’s external communications to our target audiences in adherence to defined goals, including e‐newsletters, bulletins, announcements, and updates
    Write and coordinate production of key stakeholder communications including annual reports and e‐newsletters
  • Manage media relations and respond to enquiries
  • Actively seek opportunities to promote CLEO’s work through a variety of formats and channels
  • Work collaboratively with the Steps to Justice, Guided Pathways and CLEO Connect teams, to develop and implement communications strategies for key activities
  • Social media and e‐newsletters
  • Create, edit, and manage bilingual multimedia content for Facebook, X, YouTube, Vimeo,
    LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media platforms, in accordance with clear language
    and design principles. This includes coordinating and collaborating with Directors, plain
    language editors, and Francophone colleagues.
  • Create opportunities for engagement with existing contacts and develop further contacts
  • Evaluate and implement new social media opportunities for their potential to reach CLEO’s target audiences
  • Develop and maintain a calendar that lists special awareness days
  • Develop and maintain social media statistical reports and analytics
  • Develop and implement social media activities in accordance with best practices and CLEO’s objectives
  • Manage CLEO’s Google Ads account and campaigns across CLEO’s websites and sub‐sites (the “CLEO Sites”) that represent CLEO’s main programs. This includes collaborating with our
    website developer.
  • Support CLEO in developing and collecting feedback surveys and other qualitative feedback/ input mechanisms for the CLEO Sites, as well as maintaining statistical reports and analytics
  • Coordinate CLEO’s digital footprint to ensure that CLEO’s web presence is cohesive, clear, and adheres to our brand guidelines
  • Develop and manage content for internal (staff) communications on CLEO’s SharePoint site
  • Ensure inclusive representation and language in all communications, avoiding stereotypes
  • Facilitate and support CLEO incorporating graphic and/or video elements in our work by
    keeping up to date with new developments and platforms and liaising with external suppliers
    as necessary
  • Develop and implement outreach strategies to reach specific audiences
  • Manage CLEO’s brand portfolio, including logos, colour palette, and fonts in accordance with
    clear language and design principles
  • Participate in general meetings as scheduled
  • Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director

The successful candidate will have:

  • 5+ years’ experience in communications, digital strategy, or digital marketing
  • Post‐secondary education with a degree or diploma in Digital Marketing/Marketing, or
    Communications, or post‐secondary education with relevant work experience in these fields
  • Excellent and clear written and verbal communication skills in English, showing creative ability
  • Good visual design sensibilities; working knowledge of programs like Canva, InDesign or
    Photoshop
  • Experience using email marketing tools and databases (CLEO uses a CiviCRM database)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Knowledge of accessible communications practices and training on the AODA’s Information
    and Communications standard
  • Very detail‐oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Collaborative and team‐oriented sensibilities
  • Experience working in a non‐profit environment is preferred
  • Oral and written fluency in French not required, but is an asset
  • Starting salary range: $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience.
    CLEO also offers health and dental benefits, and CLEO staff are eligible to participate in the
    OPTrust pension plan. This is a bargaining unit position. CLEO is a hybrid workplace; staff work 2
    days per week in the office on specified days and 3 days per week from home.

To apply please forward the following documents in PDF format:

  • your resume
  • a cover letter
  • a brief writing sample or communications plan that demonstrates your ability to communicate clearly or develop a communications strategy

Application deadline: November 10, 2025

How to apply: Please include the above documents in an email with “Communications Specialist” in the subject line to: info@cleo.on.ca.

Révision littéraire (Published October 17)

Projet de roman contemporain intitulé À Notre Table, œuvre chorale centrée sur les émotions, les relations humaines et la cohérence des voix narratives. 

Le manuscrit est actuellement en cours d’écriture (chapitre 4 sur 12). 

Chaque chapitre compte environ 25 à 30 pages, format Garamond 12, interligne 1,5. Mandat 

Révision littéraire complète comprenant : 

  • correction linguistique et stylistique (orthographe, syntaxe, ponctuation, fluidité du style) ; 
  • vérification de la cohérence interne (personnages, relations, continuité des détails, ton narratif) ; 
  • et, idéalement, lecture critique sur la pertinence, l’impact et le potentiel du texte en vue d’une soumission à une maison d’édition. 

Profil recherché 

Professionnel·le disponible à court ou moyen terme, pouvant travailler chapitre par chapitre ou sur l’ensemble du manuscrit au fur et à mesure de la rédaction. 

Informations à fournir 

Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à préciser : 

  • leurs disponibilités ; 
  • une estimation de tarif selon la longueur ; 
  • et leurs modalités de travail (par chapitres ou manuscrit complet). 

Un extrait représentatif (10 à 15 pages) peut être transmis sur demande. 

Contacts : Mila Jupiter, milajupiter94@gmail.com 

Ville : Montréal (Québec)

Sommaire de l’emploi
La principale responsabilité de ce poste est de contribuer aux activités du CCA en développant le rôle de

Date limite : Au plus tard le 14 novembre 2025.

Comment postuler : Envoyer un courriel à milajupiter94@gmail.com.

Freelance Academic Editor (Published Sept 29)

Wordvice is looking for freelance academic editors with backgrounds in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physical science, business, social science, and humanities. (Backgrounds may be academic or professional.)

Location: Remote

Application Deadline: Until filled.

How to apply: Visit this link.

Writer (Published August 5)

Position: Writer in Residence, Saskatoon Public Library

Work type: Full-time, temporary (nine-month term contract from Sep 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027)

Location: Frances Morrison Central Library, 311 – 23rd St. E., Saskatoon, SK

Grant amount: $40,000

Eligibility:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
  • Have a minimum of one professional publication prior to the application deadline (this includes books of fiction, novels, short stories, poetry, drama, young adult or children’s literature, graphic novels, or literary non-fiction).
  • Have made a significant contribution to their discipline.
  • Be active in their profession.
  • Intend to work on a new writing project (normally intended for book-length publication).
  • Be an active participant in a local writing community.
  • Be proficient at public speaking, planning and presenting programs.
  • Have previous experience in programming and facilitation in the area of creative writing. Previous experience as a writer in residence, teacher or writing mentor would be an asset.
  • Have demonstrated effective interpersonal skills in dealing with the public and co-workers.
  • Have demonstrated the ability to work independently, organize work and meet deadlines.
  • Have demonstrated reliability, initiative and willingness to try new ideas.

Description:

The Writer in Residence is a full-time term position open to writers from across Canada who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This individual acts as a mentor to writers in and around Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, reviewing manuscripts and providing criticism and advice about publishing. The Writer offers individual consultations, group workshops and programs, author readings and participates in other special events during their residency.

In addition to working directly with local writers, the Writer in Residence program enables the author to work on their own writing projects. This residency requires working collaboratively with the public through individual consultations, school visits, group workshops and public lectures or seminars. The position requires 36.25 hours a week: 14.5 hours (40 percent) of the author’s time will be devoted to library programs and projects, while 21.75 hours (60 percent) will be used for their own creative writing.

Applications must include:

  • A cover letter and resume outlining literary publications and previous experience. Be sure to include a description of your writing project in the cover letter.
  • A sample (20 – 30 pages, double-spaced) of recent work (reviews of earlier work are encouraged but not required).
  • Three signed letters of reference.

A current, acceptable Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.

Application deadline: All applications must be received by Nov 15, 2025.

How to apply: Please submit your application package using the online form at saskatoonlibrary.ca/careers.

Science Editors Needed! – Research Journals (Remote)

Remote Copyeditors Needed – MPS North America LLC continues ongoing recruitment of experienced copyeditors with scientific backgrounds (at least a bachelor of science degree in a scientific discipline). Our current need is for Physical Sciences copyeditors, though editors from all scientific backgrounds are welcome to apply. MPS is an international leader in editorial and publishing services, managing a talented group of freelancers copyediting peer-reviewed journal articles to style for major STEM journal publishers. NOTE: Prior copyediting experience is REQUIRED to apply for this position. This is a remote freelance position.

Essential Qualifications

  • BS degree or higher in scientific disciplines such as Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Ecology, Botany, Agronomy, Soil Science, Biology, Medicine, and any other natural/physical science
  • Prior research journal copyediting experience
  • Fluent English speakers with exceptional grasp of style, grammar, and language skills
  • Computer literate
  • Superb attention to detail
     

Desirable Qualifications

  • Additional copyediting experience / qualifications
  • Experience editing in web-based editing platforms
  • Postgraduate scientific qualifications
     

How to Apply: Candidates must complete and pass a challenging copyediting test. Successful applicants will receive subsequent software and style training. Please email your resume/CV to copyedit-us@mpslimited.com, and include your specific fields of scientific experience/expertise, and how you heard about this position.

Remote Book Editor 

Who we are:

Reedsy is a community of over 1,000,000 authors and freelance publishing professionals, creating high-quality and beautiful books. We help authors to find and work with the top professionals in the industry: from editors to designers, marketers, and translators. 
 
What we’re looking for:

This is a freelance opportunity.
We are seeking talented editors to join our fast-growing community of the industry’s top publishing professionals. Reedsy’s vetted group of freelancers have worked on a range of widely acclaimed novels such as The Hunger Games, Originals (Adam grant), and His Dark Materials (Phillip Pullman) series. There are hundreds of authors currently looking for an editor on Reedsy. Reedsy allows you to pick which genres you’d like to edit so you only receive projects in your area of interest. Once your application has been approved, you will be among the industry’s top 1% of talent.

The minimum requirements we look for are as followed:

  • have 3+ years of editing experience
  • experience working with traditional publishers
  • demonstrate experience on at least 5 published books that are well-reviewed (and available on Amazon or Google Books)

How to apply: 

https://reedsy.com/ec/join-our-community

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