English Copy Editor and Proofreader - Jobs in Sherbrooke, QC

Job Description

Reporting to the Medical Director, Language Services, the English copy editor and proofreader is responsible for carefully editing and proofreading pharmaceutical/healthcare advertising and informational copy (print and digital), sales presentations and slide decks, packaging, internal and external company communications, visual aids, and more.The position is currently remote; however, the model could shift to a hybrid setup as circumstances owing to COVID-19 evolve.Skills

• Meticulous, thorough, and rigorous method
• Interest in and understanding of natural sciences
• Ability to self-start and work as well cooperatively as independently
• Ability to prioritize competing demands
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe markup functions

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or higher degree in English literature, linguistics, journalism, communications, or English studies
• 2–5 years of experience as an editor in an in-house or a freelance capacity
• Advanced (native) proficiency in English
• A certificate in professional editing from a Canadian university is preferred
• Fluency in French
• Certification with Editors Canada is an asset
• Ability to translate from French into English is an asset
• Experience in an advertising setting is an asset

Main responsibilities

• Editing copy for grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, and mechanics of style
• Checking for formatting, typographical, and content errors
• Verifying content accuracy in accordance with product monographs
• Adhering to client and/or brand style specifications
• Recording client and/or brand style preferences
• Applying established style guide recommendations
• Correcting and cross-checking citations
• Canadianizing content
• Making defensible and judicious editing decisions
• Comparison and noncomparison proofreading for typographical and transcription errors
• Maintaining house editorial style guide
• Structural and stylistic editing (on occasion)
• Corresponding with and vetting freelance editors and proofreaders
• Liaising with project coordinators, project managers, medical writers, graphic designers, web designers, and creative copywriters

Other benefits

• Office located in Sherbrooke, in the beautiful Eastern Townships of Québec (work is currently entirely remote)
• Competitive salary
• Group insurance coverage (50% of premiums are employer-paid)
• A flexible 37.5-hour work week
• Proximity to nature = being able to hit the ski hills by 5:00 p.m. on a work night
• Annual partial refund of enrolment in a fitness class or health club/gym membership
• Access to a voluntary retirement savings plan (VRSP)
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, really nice group for a company that values its people
• The satisfaction of a short (or no!) commute

The Work Well AgencyBy working at Lemieux Bédard, you will be joining a dynamic, caring, and passionate team. We’ve been in this business for over 30 years, and our steady growth is a testament to our excellent relationships with both our clients and our staff.We believe in work-life balance, which is one of the reasons we have maintained our headquarters in the Eastern Townships, one of the most beautiful regions of Québec. Although our clients are primarily located in Montréal and Toronto, we value the lifestyle that Sherbrooke affords us, and we are more than happy to visit our clients whenever necessary.Quick Apply

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