English Technical Editor

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We are looking for a conscientious solutions-oriented English Technical Editor who strives for excellence to support our Construction Research Centre. The English Technical Editor would be someone who shares our core values of impact accountability leadership integrity and collaboration.

The national model construction codescollectively referred to as Codes Canadaare developed through a collaborative process involving the best expertise from across Canada and around the world to provide effective building and safety regulations that are harmonized across Canada.

These highly legalistic and technically complex documents are accessed by thousands of practitioners in the construction industry so the standards of quality are very high.

The incumbent provides English technical editing copyediting proofreading and electronic (XML Microsoft Word Adobe Acrobat) input services for the production and publication of the national and provincial construction codes (quasi-judicial technical documents) users guides intent statements information documents specifications and promotional material.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that English publications and documents are clear logical and accurate and conform to accepted standards of style grammar and usage.

The incumbent works on site within a team of editors translators and IT specialists

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Degree from a recognized Canadian university in English Communications or Journalism or in a field related to technical writing and editing.

An equivalent combination of education and direct experience may be considered.

For information oncertificates and diplomas issued abroad please see Degree equivalency

• Significant* and recent** (at least five years in the last ten years) experience in editing and proofreading technical/legal documents in English.
• Experience in publishing documents using a content management system markup language (XML preferred) Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience in editing and proofreading communications materials promotional brochures factsheets ads and social media messaging in English.
• Experience in planning and scheduling editorial and document production tasks and carrying them out within tight deadlines.

Definition:

*Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities considering the complexity depth and scope of the work handled as well as the level of responsibility and autonomy demonstrated which would normally be acquired over a period of six (6) years.

**Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last two (2) years.

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Substantial knowledge of the fundamentals of technical editing layout of documents and graphics as well as production processes associated with the publication of technical/legal documents.
• Expert knowledge of the rules of the English language (grammar usage and style).
• Knowledge of the use of HTML/XML for hypertext markup of source text.
• Knowledge of the Canadian construction industry particularly as related to the needs and preferences of regulatory code users would be an asset.
• Attention to detail judgment initiative self-motivation and excellent organizational skills.
  Ability to carry out instructions and communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.

For this position the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Management Services;

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From $83020to $89260per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan comprehensive health and dental coverage disability and life insurance office closure at the end of December and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

• In 2026 the NRC was chosen as one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canadas Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRCs directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.