Editor

Richmond, BC, Canada

Job Description


Overview

Bring your writing, editing, and publication-management skills to a role with a diverse range of internal and external communications. WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s Communications department is seeking an editor to join our team.

As an editor, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have hands-on responsibility for working with internal subject matter experts to ensure print, web, and multimedia materials are accurate and consistent with voice, style, content, and quality. Your role may involve writing and editing a variety of materials, and managing editorial projects from conception through final publication.

If you are a collaborative-minded, detail-oriented individual with at least six years of experience working in an editorial, communications, or publishing environment, we\xe2\x80\x99d like to hear from you!

How you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a difference: You\xe2\x80\x99ll build the understanding and trust that helps WorkSafeBC serve people across B.C.

Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work primarily from your B.C. home and occasionally in our Richmond office.

What you\'ll do

  • Manage the production of a variety of resources for internal and external audiences from development through publication, providing direction and quality control on projects for web or print publication, ensuring adherence to our editorial and publishing standards
  • Provide expertise to internal clients in developing story ideas and other content
  • Write, edit, and coordinate the production of brochures, booklets, posters, reports, manuals, newsletters, incident summaries, and other projects
  • Assist departments with their communications needs by providing advice on style, objectives, and publication standards and procedures
  • Liaise with clients and artists, web publishers, photographers, typesetting, printing, or outside suppliers
Is this a good fit for you?

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who can:
  • Independently plan and organize multiple projects in a team environment while clearly and concisely presenting and explaining technical information, verbally and in writing, to audiences with varying levels of understanding and information needs
  • Provide persuasive and diplomatic input, advice, and guidance to others on a design and production team
  • Demonstrate experience with writing and all stages of editing: structural, stylistic, copy editing, and proofreading. Experience with plain-language editing is an asset
  • Clearly and concisely present and explain technical information, verbally and in writing, to audiences with varying levels of understanding
  • Use Microsoft Office products, including MS Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Your background and experience
  • A degree in English, journalism, communications, social sciences or science
  • A minimum of six years of recent, related experience working in an editorial, communications, or publishing environment
We\xe2\x80\x99ll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
  • Consent to a criminal record check
  • Confirm you\xe2\x80\x99re legally entitled to work in Canada
WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the \xe2\x80\x9cPolicy\xe2\x80\x9d) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What\xe2\x80\x99s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It\xe2\x80\x99s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work \xe2\x80\x94 and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
  • Health care and dental benefits
  • Optional leave arrangements
  • Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
Learn more: Find out .

Want to apply?
  • Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
  • Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
  • We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email
when you submit your application.

WorkSafeBC

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2205122
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Richmond, BC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned