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Editor/Writer
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Education Quality and Accountability Office
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary (up to 12 months with possible extension)
Job Code:
02703 - Information Officer 2
Salary:
$1,225.36 - $1,447.55 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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
How do I qualify?
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)
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 2 Carlton St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Category:
Communications; Marketing and Creative Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, June 1, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.