The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) is a member-based not-for-profit association that that champions the advancement of the chemical sciences in Canada. The CIC is looking for an energetic, collaborative, organized, and confident individual with a vision and a passion to be a part of our team providing copyediting, proofing, and production support as required for The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (CJCE). Responsibilities:

• Support editorial staff in all activities leading to publication
• Copyedit and proofread manuscripts
• Liaise with authors and Wiley production staff when monitoring timescales for all stages in the publishing process
• Online proofing system (OPS) management
• Draft monthly Table of Contents
• Review content within paginated issue text files
• Maintain data entry requirements by following procedures
• Compose agendas/reports for CJCE-related meetings
• Facilitate the journal\xe2\x80\x99s yearly marketing plan, schedule, and activities
• Write news stories for CIC News to promote the journal and journal activities
• Compose marketing and social media content to promote CJCE
• Create marketing and social media content to promote the journal and CJCE sessions at the annual CSChE Conference
• Update journal-related website content
• Assist with CJCE-related workshop/activities at the annual CSChE Conference
• Facilitate additional strategic initiatives by advancing special projects

Qualifications:

• University degree majoring in English or relevant field (i.e., Linguistics, Journalism)
• Previous editing and proof-reading experience are essential
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate across a large spectrum of training, experience, position, stature, and cultures among university faculty and administration, government, industry, and CIC staff
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficient in Adobe suite of products (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Knowledge of LaTex is an asset
• Demonstrated savviness in technology (software)

Job Attributes Location Remote (organization based in Ottawa, but office is remote, and applicants located anywhere in Canada are welcome) Schedule

• Full-time; 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours with leadership pre-approval; arrangements can be made on one-off basis and/or agree upon a structured alternate work arrangement.
• Any arrangements will be based on business needs and dependent upon the successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s experience and qualifications.

Employee Status Regular; definite term (parental leave position). June 1, 2023\xe2\x80\x93April 2024 Job Type Experienced; minimum 5 years About the CIC
The CIC is an unmatched network of professionals that champions the advancement of the chemical sciences in Canada. As a member-based not-for-profit association, the CIC helps our members connect, learn, celebrate excellence, and grow their careers. Learn more about how the CIC serves almost 5,000 chemical science professionals across Canada and how you, as part of the team, will help the CIC to fulfill its vision of being \xe2\x80\x9cA fully interconnected Canadian chemical sciences community that works together for the advancement of understanding, for sustainability, and for national and global prosperity\xe2\x80\x9d. APPLY To be considered for this role, please submit your cover letter and resume as to the suitability of candidacy by email only. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The posting will be open until a suitable candidate is found. The planned start date for this position will be June 1, 2023. The CIC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The CIC is strongly committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• copyediting/proofing: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Remote Expected start date: 2023-06-01