The Medical Editor is responsible for carefully editing and proofreading pharmaceutical/healthcare advertising and informational copy. Material assigned may include print and digital, sales presentations, slide decks, packaging, internal and external company communications, visual aids, social media, websites, and more.
Skills Ability to focus for long periods of time and identify errors in copy
Interest in and understanding of natural sciences
Ability to self-start and work both cooperatively and independently
Ability to prioritize competing demands
Ability to work with tight deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe markup tools
Requirements Bachelor of Arts or a higher degree in English literature, linguistics, journalism, or communications
Minimum of 2 years of experience as an editor in an in-house or freelance capacity
Bilingualism (English and French; oral and written) is a plus
A certificate in professional editing from a Canadian university is preferred
Certification with Editors’ Association of Canada is an asset
Ability to translate from French into English is an asset
Experience in an advertising setting is an asset
Main responsibilities Editing copy for grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, and mechanics of style
Checking for formatting, typographical, and content errors
Verifying content accuracy in accordance with product monographs
Adhering to client and/or brand style specifications
Recording client and/or brand style preferences
Applying established style guide recommendations
Correcting and cross-checking citations
Making defensible and judicious editing decisions
Comparison and non-comparison proofreading for typographical and transcription errors
Maintaining the house editorial style guide
Structural and stylistic editing (on occasion)
Corresponding with and vetting freelance editors and proofreaders
Liaising with project coordinators, project managers,



medical writers, graphic designers, web designers, and creative copywriters
For the Le mieux -being of our employees Group insurance coverage (50% of premiums are employer-paid) with free access to telemedicine
Flexible 37.5-hour work week in a hybrid formula
Attractive vacation time, welcome days, work-life balance days, and more
Summer schedule to enjoy Friday afternoons off (4 months)
Possibility of working abroad for a period of 1 month
Training program and personalized professional happiness meetings
Year-round wow activities (yoga sessions, beer tasting, bowling, summer/Christmas parties, etc.)
A dynamic team of 120+ employees across Canada with offices in Sherbrooke and Montréal
A socially responsible company involved in its community and a respectful workplace that promotes inclusion, diversity, and individual well-being
By working at Lemieux Bédard, you will be joining a dynamic, caring, and passionate team. We’ve been in this business for over 30 years, and our steady growth is a testament to our excellent relationships with both our clients and our staff.
We believe in work-life balance, which is one of the reasons we have maintained our headquarters in the Eastern Townships, one of the most beautiful regions of Quebec. Although our clients are primarily located in Montréal and Toronto, we value the lifestyle that Sherbrooke affords us, and we are more than happy to visit our clients whenever necessary.
Here, everyone is welcome! Equality is at the heart of our values at Lemieux Bédard. This is why we consider all applications, regardless of skin colour, national, social, or ethnic origin, religion, beliefs, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other criteria not related to employment. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work setting where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential.

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📌 Medical Editor (Quebec City)
🏢 Lemieuxbedard
📍 Quebec City