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 materialsEdit organization, transitions, terminology, and accessible narrativeStrengthen findings, implications, trade-offs, and key messagesCheck facts, figures, citations, tables,
and referencesDeliver tracked changes and publication-ready manuscriptsRequirements:
At least five years of qualified editorial experienceExperience editing analytical and evidence-based publicationsAbility to translate technical research into plain languageExperience managing reviewers’ comments and deadlinesExcellent written English;
French knowledge desirableApply technical editing, policy communications, and editorial judgment to strengthen CMHC Issue Briefs without changing approved research.
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