(Reports to Managing Editor)
Historica Canada is a national charitable organization
dedicated to Canadian history and citizenship. Its mandate is to build active
and informed citizens through a greater knowledge and appreciation of the
history, heritage and stories of Canada. Some of its signature pro
dedicated to Canadian history and citizenship. Its mandate is to build active
and informed citizens through a greater knowledge and appreciation of the
history, heritage and stories of Canada. Some of its signature pro
grams
include: Encounters with Canada, The Memory Project, the Heritage Minutes and The
Canadian Encyclopedia. Visit www.historicacanada.ca for more information about
our programs.
The Editorial Assistant for The Canadian
Encyclopedia will be an individual who is passionate about Historica
Canada’s work, has had experience working with a team to achieve deliverables
in a timely fashion and is enthusiastic about creating a legacy for all Canadians.
The successful candidate is creative, driven and connected with like-minded
organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Encyclopedia will be an individual who is passionate about Historica
Canada’s work, has had experience working with a team to achieve deliverables
in a timely fashion and is enthusiastic about creating a legacy for all Canadians.
The successful candidate is creative, driven and connected with like-minded
organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
The responsibilities of the Editorial Assistant
include:
include:
- Providing support to Managing Editor and Subject
Editors, researching topics, anniversaries and commemorations, and
gathering information. - Coordinating the editorial calendar.
- Coordinating and reviewing all translation;
assisting with minor translations. - Coordinating copy-editing and fact-checking.
- Assisting Subject Editors in inputting changes
and updates to articles. - Running reports, under direction of Managing
Editor, to create lists of articles needing update, missing translations,
etc. - Selecting, obtaining and uploading Maclean’s
articles for inclusion. - Monitoring news media and adding entries to Encyclopedia
timelines. - Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A degree in Canadian Studies, History, Journalism
or equivalent; - Excellent communications skills including writing
and editing; - Excellent attention to detail;
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced
environment; - Knowledge of Canadian history and current events;
- Knowledge of online media and publishing
industry; - Professional working experience in the
non-profit, heritage or education sector an asset; - Editorial experience an asset;
- Bilingualism (English and French) an asset.
This job description indicates the general nature and
level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent.
Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent.
Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
This position is contract with potential for renewal
after March 31 2015. Please state your salary expectations in your cover
letter. Work is to be done in the Toronto Office, Monday to Friday.
after March 31 2015. Please state your salary expectations in your cover
letter. Work is to be done in the Toronto Office, Monday to Friday.
Interested candidates should apply no later than Monday, October 28 at 5 pm. Please refer to this posting in the
subject line. Successful candidates will be contacted directly. Phone calls or
solicitations from agencies and candidates will not be accepted.
subject line. Successful candidates will be contacted directly. Phone calls or
solicitations from agencies and candidates will not be accepted.