Are you highly organized with superior editing skills? Then consider applying to this challenging role, where you will provide editorial, database updating and management and desktop publishing services for bills, statutes, regulations and related print and electronic publications.
Please note:
• These positions are irregularly scheduled, working 0 to 36.25 hours per week based on operational requirements. There is no minimum guaranteed number of hours per week, but it is not uncommon to average 20+ hours per week.
• Schedules are tentatively set in advance of the work week and management provides as much notice as possible, changes can occur on short notice based on operational requirements.
About the job
You will:
• edit and proofread texts of bills, statutes, in house proclamations and regulations
• create, update and maintain database files of legislative materials
• compose and select layouts for legislative documents, ensuring that all material is complete, on time and suitable for commercial printing or electronic publication
• respond to inquiries from government officials, lawyers and members of the public
• perform ongoing quality assurance functions relating to in-house electronic legislative database and files as they appear on the e-Laws website
• work as part of a multi-function team consisting of Legislative Administrative Assistants, Editors and Lawyers
What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
For the bilingual position, you must possess oral and written French language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
Technical skills:
• You have demonstrated knowledge of editing practices and conventions techniques for organization of text, writing styles, and techniques to edit text to ensure accurate spelling and grammar
• You have knowledge of page layout principles and techniques
• You have knowledge of electronic publishing processes and standards
Analytical and negotiation skills:
• You have demonstrated analytical skills to assess appropriate schedules and deadlines in prioritizing workload
• You can analyze problems with documents that do not achieve editorial standards and determine a suitable solution
• You have negotiation skills to negotiate the scheduling, prepare legislative texts and publication criteria to the satisfaction of the client
Communication skills:
• You have demonstrated written communication skills to compose, revise and update legislative documents before publication
• You have demonstrated oral communication skills to define and explain concerns to various internal staff
Computer Skills:
• You are proficient with common office software to update, compose, revise, edit bills, regulations, annual statute books, revisions and consolidations
Other Related Skills:
• You have organizational and prioritization skills to ensure internal and external deadlines are met for projects
• You are able to assist in organizing and coordinating office staff and project to ensure legislative texts are finalized for publication
• You are able to work independently or part of a team during the editing process
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups