Shape clearer policy publications through substantive editing, technical editing, and plain-language writing for educated non-specialist Canadian readers.

The Technical Editor will edit two CMHC project Issue Briefs using existing drafts, feedback, and supporting materials. You will strengthen structure, argumentation, transitions, terminology, analytical presentation, and public-oriented narrative. The work preserves approved research findings while clearly identifying proposed changes for author review.

Key Responsibilities

Review briefs, comments, and supporting project materials

Edit organization, transitions, terminology, and accessible narrative

Strengthen findings, implications, trade-offs, and key messages

Check facts, figures, citations, tables,



and references

Deliver tracked changes and publication-ready manuscripts

Requirements

At least five years of qualified editorial experience

Experience editing analytical and evidence-based publications

Ability to translate technical research into plain language

Experience managing reviewers’ comments and deadlines

Excellent written English; French knowledge desirable

Apply technical editing, policy communications, and editorial judgment to strengthen CMHC Issue Briefs without changing approved research.

📌 Technical Editor Policy Issue Briefs (Winnipeg)
🏢 Global Roles
📍 Winnipeg