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

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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)

Copyeditor (Published May 6)

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is the national assembly of the Catholic Bishops of Canada. Operating since 1942, it functions as a collaborative body that supports the collective work of its members, the Bishops of Canada, by the coordination of pastoral activities that are relevant at a national level. The CCCB maintains relations with other national bodies, including other faith groups, the federal government, National Indigenous Organizations, as well as with other Episcopal Conferences around the world, the four Regional Assemblies of Bishops in Canada, and the Holy See.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of the National Liturgy Office (NLO), the copy editor prepares and copyedits liturgical publications. He/she copyedits material for the NLO, performs basic research and helps to coordinates publication projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares initial layout, editing, proofing of documents and publications pertaining to the NLO, (e.g. manuscripts for confirmatio / recognitio of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, ritual books, Lectionaries, and liturgical aids used for meetings such as Plenary, Permanent Council, others).
  • Develops and/or follows a style sheet to consistently apply editorial style.
  • Identifies structural and stylistic editing requirements.
  • Reads and edits copy to be published to ensure agreement with source documents, across multiple resources, and to detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar and syntax.
  • Checks for consistency of mechanics (and internal consistency of facts). This also includes “Canadianizing” text, i.e., metrification and spelling.
  • Reviews manuscripts following proofreading to confirm observations of proof reader.
  • Incorporates and/or brings to attention of the Director any author or proof reader alterations; flags locations of art and page references.
  • Prepares the text or outline of promotional material for liturgical publications.
  • Assists in the production of electronic liturgical resources.
  • Collaborates with other members of the team, especially the Director of the National Liturgy Office and the Manager of CCCB Publications to ensure that production deadlines are met. Projects include liturgical books, liturgical resources in print and PDF format and others.
  • Liaises with experts to coordinate project details.
  • Reviews third party publications for liturgical material copyrighted or administered by the CCCB for issuing copyright permissions.
  • Assists with the administration of copyright permissions/licenses as needed.
  • Performs research for various publications
  • Checks accuracy of facts and/or quotes by referencing original and other sources.
  • Maintains existing project databases and assists with the development of new databases.
  • Produces an alphabetical list of names and places and/or subjects and concepts, indexes anything pertaining to NLO, creates table of contents etc., appearing in a publication.
  • Performs other activities and duties as required.

      QUALIFICATIONS

      • Diploma in English or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
      • Minimum of four years of related experience.
      • Liturgical studies or practical equivalents with sensitivity to ecumenical relations.
      • Well-developed editorial skills.
      • Strong writing, speaking and communication skills in English.
      • Strong interpersonal skills.
      • Exceptional attention to detail.
      • Ability to communicate and understand French.
      • Ability to follow instructions and to work independently.
      • Ability to work efficiently with a team.
      • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
      • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
      • Knowledge of the vocabulary and structures of the Catholic Church.
      • Ability to do basic research in archives and on the Internet.
      • Ability to read music an asset.
      • Excellent planning, organizational and communications skills.
      • Excellent computer skills: Windows; Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook; Adobe; InDesign, PhotoShop and Zoom.

      About the Job:

      • This is a permanent, part time role – 21 hours per week. The role is on-site at the CCCB head office. Schedule to be established with the Director.
      • This position has an hourly wage range of $34.61-$41.11/hour, with excellent working conditions, including a pension plan after two years of service.
      • Artificial intelligence is not used within the hiring process.
      • Reason for Hiring : Vacant Role
      • The selected candidate will be subject to a background security check.
      • In accordance with Section 24(1) of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the CCCB has the right to give preference to Catholic candidates with respect to employment.
      • In accordance with the Ontario’s Accessible Employment Standard, the CCCB welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

      How to apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and a resume to careers@cccb.ca.

      Application deadline: May 19th at 5pm.

      Freelance editor (Published May 6)

      Contractor position with an employment and labour law firm in British Columbia
      Casual hours on an as-needed basis
      Must be able to work some weekends, reply quickly to emails, and meet tight deadlines

      Role

      • Editing investigation and workplace assessment reports written by lawyers
      • Editing for grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, accuracy (some fact-checking), storyline, formatting, style guide alignment, etc.

      Qualifications and Skills

      • Post-secondary degree
      • Detail-oriented to a fault and high level of accuracy
      • Familiarity with APA, the Chicago Manual of Style, and Canadian spelling
      • At least two years’ experience editing complex and lengthy documents
      • Strong written communication skills
      • Able to work independently with minimal supervision after training
      • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word
      • Legal background/experience is not required

      Work Environment

      • Virtual/remote
      • Member of an editing team
      • Handling highly confidential information in a legal environment
      • Windows operating system

      Pay: $60/hr
      Start Date: Immediate

      How to apply: Please send your resume to Claire Macdonald at cmacdonald@southernlaw.ca. Please include any training you have received in editing and clearly outline your editing experience. Editing samples are appreciated but not required.

      Application deadline: May 11 2026.

      Manuscript Evaluator (Published April 7)

      I have written a manuscript titled Óf Mi’Kmaq Heritage in Rural Maine.” I included growing up as white in rural Maine and wondering why many of my cousins looked like Indians. Later on I learned more about my Great Grandmother. I wonder if this manuscript could/should be published. If requested I will forward the complete manuscript that could be read in a couple of hours.

      The Thompson family:

      A search for my family’s Indian heritage that known history and family tells us began with two Indian sisters marrying two Thompson brothers. Records show Peter Thomson and Marie Jolie Le Goff were the parents of William Thomson (h. to Leocade Bois), and Ludger Elijah Thompson (h. to Lucy Morneau). So Leocade and Lucy appear to be sisters-in-law, not sisters as family told us?

      Family members and Glenn Starbird, prior Indian Agent in Old Town Maine, tells us Lucille Bois, referred to as Lucy Wood, was a Mi’Kmaq princess, medicine woman, mid-wife, and sister to Lacade Bois, wife of William, Elijah’s brother. He told us that Lucy Bois met Elijah at Eagle Lake so questions regarding the following records of my Great Grandfather’s Elijah’s marriage to Lucy Morneau occur because Lucy Morneau was not Indian. The pictures, personal belongings, and family confirm Lucy Bois married my Great Grandfather Elijah and she was definitely Indian. Many family members are undeniably Indian. Did Lucy change her last name?

      Records indicate Lucy Morneau was born on 26 Oct 1822, in St. John, Quebec, Canada. Her parents were Marie Josephete Caouette and Michel Morneau, married 26 Sep 1820 in St. Jean Port Joli, Canada. Records show Lucy Morneau married Ludger (Elijah) Thompson on 29 Jul 1850 in Cacouna, Quebec Canada. They had 5 children.

      Leocade Bois was born 28 Feb 1828 in Kamouraska, Quebec. Her parents were Joseph Bois and Marie Medard. She married William Thomson on 29 Oct 1849 in Tadoussac, Quebec.

      Headstones in Macwahoc cemetery for both Elijah and Lucy and William and Leocade are side by side. Elijah and Lucy’s tombstone and flowers were missing on Friday morning August 15, 2025. On August 17th the tombstone had been cleaned, then reinstalled and the flowers were again placed. William and Lacade’s tombstone was cleaned and still sits atop a crumbling base. Lincoln and Bangor memorials nor any known family member did the work.

      My search continues to learn the absolute truth of this Indian woman that was my great grandmother.

      Regards,

      David Thompson

      How to apply: Email davethompson@comcast.net with your resume and rates.

      Application deadline: May 7, 2026.

      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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