TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of editing practices and conventions techniques for organization of text, writing styles, and techniques to edit text to ensure accurate spelling and grammar
• You have knowledge of page layout principles and techniques
• You have knowledge of electronic publishing processes and standards

ANALYTICAL AND NEGOTIATION SKILLS:

• You have demonstrated analytical skills to assess appropriate schedules and deadlines in prioritizing workload
• You can analyze problems with documents that do not achieve editorial standards and determine a suitable solution
• You have negotiation skills to negotiate the scheduling, prepare legislative texts and publication criteria to the satisfaction of the client

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• You have demonstrated written communication skills to compose, revise and update legislative documents before publication
• You have demonstrated oral communication skills to define and explain concerns to various internal staff

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• You are proficient with common office software to update, compose, revise, edit bills, regulations, annual statute books, revisions and consolidations

OTHER RELATED SKILLS:

• You have organizational and prioritization skills to ensure internal and external deadlines are met for projects
• You are able to assist in organizing and coordinating office staff and project to ensure legislative texts are finalized for publication
• You are able to work independently or part of a team during the editing process

DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

HOW TO APPLY:

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Please refer the Job description for details