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APA Formatter (Published Oct 3)
I need an editor to ensure that my APA formatting is correct for a 225-page, complete psychology dissertation at the University of Saskatchewan. I do not need content editing, just APA formatting. Location does not matter. My search on your site did not turn up results; might you recommend someone? I need to hire ASAP.
Application Deadline: As soon as possible.
How to apply: Email sab938@usask.ca with your resume and rates.
Freelance Academic Editor (Published Sept 29)
Wordvice is looking for freelance academic editors with backgrounds in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physical science, business, social science, and humanities. (Backgrounds may be academic or professional.)
Location: Remote
Application Deadline: Until filled.
How to apply: Visit this link.
Communications Officer (Published Sept 25)
Join Ship and Rail Compensation Canada!
Are you a bilingual communications professional who wants to help Canadians receive the compensation they are entitled to? Apply now!
As our Communications Officer, you will:
- Craft engaging content in English and French for diverse audiences
- Develop and manage communications strategies to raise awareness
- Support outreach events & campaigns
- Contribute to communications preparedness efforts
If you have experience in government or in the maritime or railway sector, we would be especially interested in your application!
Application deadline: October 3, 2025
How to apply: Visit this link.
Project Manager (Published Sept 22)
Employer: City of Toronto
Full title: Project Manager City Clerks Office (Ceremonial Documents)
Are you an experienced team leader who enjoys writing and editing and is passionate about community engagement? Are you a proactive and self-directed professional who can take ownership of a wide range of projects and drive them to completion with minimal supervision, while working in a fast paced, dynamic work environment?
Reporting to the Manager, Partnerships & Community Relations, the successful candidate will play a leadership role as part of the Community Recognition Team with the principal focus of leading the delivery of the City’s Ceremonial Documents and Correspondence program.
In this role, the Project Manager will advance Strategic Protocol & External Relations (SPER) programs that celebrate and recognize Toronto’s diversity, working with residents, community leaders and organizations, the diplomatic community, elders and elected officials.
The Project Manager will have superior writing and editing skills which will be used to lead team members for successful program delivery. The Project Manager will have a high degree of political acuity and sound judgement while working with multiple and diverse stakeholders, independently navigating sensitive and complex issues in a fast paced environment. Demonstrated experience working with elected officials, City Divisions, community partners and members of the public are also required of this role.
Application deadline: Oct 6, 2025.
How to apply: Visit this link.
Copyeditor (Published Sept 4)
The Vancouver Aboriginal Violence Prevention Program has been working on a research project with SFU researchers about social services workers who support survivors of gender-based violence in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions. We are writing a 40-50-page report we plan to publish in November. You can find more information about the project on our site: https://vafcs.org/vavpp-research-project.
We are looking to hire a copyeditor who’s suited to the subject matter to work on our manuscript when it’s done in the beginning of October. This timeline would allow for 2-3 weeks to copyedit, but if this timeline is unreasonable, we can discuss a different one.
Application deadline: October 1, 2025.
How to apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter including your rates and projected timeline for this job to researchfellow@vafcs.org if this project interests you, or if you have any questions for us!
Writer (Published August 5)
Position: Writer in Residence, Saskatoon Public Library
Work type: Full-time, temporary (nine-month term contract from Sep 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027)
Location: Frances Morrison Central Library, 311 – 23rd St. E., Saskatoon, SK
Grant amount: $40,000
Eligibility:
- Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- Have a minimum of one professional publication prior to the application deadline (this includes books of fiction, novels, short stories, poetry, drama, young adult or children’s literature, graphic novels, or literary non-fiction).
- Have made a significant contribution to their discipline.
- Be active in their profession.
- Intend to work on a new writing project (normally intended for book-length publication).
- Be an active participant in a local writing community.
- Be proficient at public speaking, planning and presenting programs.
- Have previous experience in programming and facilitation in the area of creative writing. Previous experience as a writer in residence, teacher or writing mentor would be an asset.
- Have demonstrated effective interpersonal skills in dealing with the public and co-workers.
- Have demonstrated the ability to work independently, organize work and meet deadlines.
- Have demonstrated reliability, initiative and willingness to try new ideas.
Description:
The Writer in Residence is a full-time term position open to writers from across Canada who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This individual acts as a mentor to writers in and around Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, reviewing manuscripts and providing criticism and advice about publishing. The Writer offers individual consultations, group workshops and programs, author readings and participates in other special events during their residency.
In addition to working directly with local writers, the Writer in Residence program enables the author to work on their own writing projects. This residency requires working collaboratively with the public through individual consultations, school visits, group workshops and public lectures or seminars. The position requires 36.25 hours a week: 14.5 hours (40 percent) of the author’s time will be devoted to library programs and projects, while 21.75 hours (60 percent) will be used for their own creative writing.
Applications must include:
- A cover letter and resume outlining literary publications and previous experience. Be sure to include a description of your writing project in the cover letter.
- A sample (20 – 30 pages, double-spaced) of recent work (reviews of earlier work are encouraged but not required).
- Three signed letters of reference.
A current, acceptable Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.
Application deadline: All applications must be received by Nov 15, 2025.
How to apply: Please submit your application package using the online form at saskatoonlibrary.ca/careers.
Science Editors Needed! – Research Journals (Remote)
Remote Copyeditors Needed – MPS North America LLC continues ongoing recruitment of experienced copyeditors with scientific backgrounds (at least a bachelor of science degree in a scientific discipline). Our current need is for Physical Sciences copyeditors, though editors from all scientific backgrounds are welcome to apply. MPS is an international leader in editorial and publishing services, managing a talented group of freelancers copyediting peer-reviewed journal articles to style for major STEM journal publishers. NOTE: Prior copyediting experience is REQUIRED to apply for this position. This is a remote freelance position.
Essential Qualifications
- BS degree or higher in scientific disciplines such as Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Ecology, Botany, Agronomy, Soil Science, Biology, Medicine, and any other natural/physical science
- Prior research journal copyediting experience
- Fluent English speakers with exceptional grasp of style, grammar, and language skills
- Computer literate
- Superb attention to detail
Desirable Qualifications
- Additional copyediting experience / qualifications
- Experience editing in web-based editing platforms
- Postgraduate scientific qualifications
How to Apply: Candidates must complete and pass a challenging copyediting test. Successful applicants will receive subsequent software and style training. Please email your resume/CV to copyedit-us@mpslimited.com, and include your specific fields of scientific experience/expertise, and how you heard about this position.
Remote Book Editor
Who we are:
Reedsy is a community of over 1,000,000 authors and freelance publishing professionals, creating high-quality and beautiful books. We help authors to find and work with the top professionals in the industry: from editors to designers, marketers, and translators.
What we’re looking for:
This is a freelance opportunity.
We are seeking talented editors to join our fast-growing community of the industry’s top publishing professionals. Reedsy’s vetted group of freelancers have worked on a range of widely acclaimed novels such as The Hunger Games, Originals (Adam grant), and His Dark Materials (Phillip Pullman) series. There are hundreds of authors currently looking for an editor on Reedsy. Reedsy allows you to pick which genres you’d like to edit so you only receive projects in your area of interest. Once your application has been approved, you will be among the industry’s top 1% of talent.
The minimum requirements we look for are as followed:
- have 3+ years of editing experience
- experience working with traditional publishers
- demonstrate experience on at least 5 published books that are well-reviewed (and available on Amazon or Google Books)
How to apply: