Technical Editor (mid Level)

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description


ERM seeks an experienced Technical Editor to provide assistance in developing, reviewing, editing and managing/coordinating content for large environmental reports. The position can be based in any of ERM\xe2\x80\x99s Canadian offices with the option to work remotely and will involve collaboration with a network of Technical Editors across North America.The ideal candidate is an organized professional able to apply self-initiative, a positive team attitude, technical aptitude, and creativity in helping our project teams produce high-quality client deliverables and proposals. The successful candidate will be confident, service-oriented, and able to relate well with diverse groups of technical professionals. Candidates must have the ability to strategically format, revise, and manipulate Microsoft Word document templates; develop and maintain project-specific style and consistency guides; develop and maintain editing, senior/peer review, and document control procedures; review and edit technical content; and work within project budget and schedule.Position Expectations and Responsibilities:

  • Bachelor or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience involving document management, editing, and writing/proofing; experience in environmental/engineering consulting industry preferred.
  • Strong technical editing skills including superior writing and grammar aptitude; ability to edit for accuracy, brevity, clarity, and consistency in accordance with ERM/client style guide standards.
  • Possess familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style
  • Support with formatting deliverables (technical reports and proposals) with the Canadian Publishing Team when not completing editing tasks.
  • Work closely with project teams and Canadian Publishing Team to support QA/QC review of deliverables.
  • Perform editorial review and formatting of technical documents (text, spreadsheets, slide decks) in accordance with ERM company and client-specific style guidelines.
  • Provide initial guidance during kick-off meetings to align team expectations, uphold version control, and establish consistency and quality expectations via style guide throughout the document development and production process.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat Pro; and SharePoint.
  • Possess excellent referencing and citation abilities for all possible sources (federal regulations, websites, technical reports, maps, journal articles, email correspondence, etc.); experience with citation management software a plus.
  • Provide regular training to local project staff in ERM document quality standards and report writing best practices.
  • Effective task management, attention to detail, communication, organization, and follow-through.
  • Capacity to work as part of a team, as a self-starter, and a mentor to junior ERM report writers.
  • Ability to be dependable, flexible, and organized.
  • Aptitude to manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Flexibility to work overtime and outside normal office hours on occasion, when required for project delivery.
For the Technical Editor position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $61,430 \xe2\x80\x93 $75,177 CAD. An employee\xe2\x80\x99s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company\'s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company\xe2\x80\x99s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Who We Are:As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our \xe2\x80\x9cboots to boardroom\xe2\x80\x9d approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2297413
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $61430 - 75177 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned