Editor/Writer

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Are you a communications professional with strong editing, writing, proof-reading skills? Make this position your next career move and join the team at the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), an independent agency of the Ontario government.

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About the job

You will:
• research, write, develop and edit educational assessment publications and promotional materials
• provide writing and editing services for EQAO internal/external corporate publications and communications such as newsletters, pamphlets, brochures and correspondence
• contribute to the EQAO editorial policy, and lead the development of writing style guides and editorial standards

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What you bring to the team

Technical communications, research, writing, and editing skills:

You have:
• thorough knowledge of communications theory, principles and methods
• experience writing/editing products within the education sector
• solid experience in the development of corporate communication products that successfully meet the needs of the intended audience
• research, writing, editing and proofreading skills to gather and synthesize information in a clear, precise and plain language format
• demonstrated ability to review and edit academic text in detail to ensure accuracy and consistency of content, grammar and presentation style

Oral communication and interpersonal skills:

You have:
• verbal communication and consultation skills to consult with ministry management on the preparation of assessment and communication products
• interpersonal skills to liaise with staff and stakeholders

Organizational and coordination skills:

You have:
• coordination skills to supervise the work of external contractors on writing/editing projects, and ensure adherence to editing standards
• demonstrated ability to set priorities, organize the progress of projects and ensure that projects are completed within established deadlines

Computer skills:

You have:
• knowledge/skill in the operation of computer applications such as Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-EU-107959/17

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.