Since 1979, Editors Canada has been delivering high-quality training for editors at every stage of their careers. Here’s how you can get on the path to excellence.
Editing Essentials
New to editing and want to prove to employers that your skills are up to standard? Editors Canada Editing Essentials is a test created by editors for editors that can help you demonstrate your qualifications. This is a timed, multiple-choice online test you can take anywhere, anytime. There are no membership, education or experience prerequisites.
Professional certification
Editors Canada Professional Certification identifies editors who are at the top of their game. Whether you’re an editor or someone who hires editors, you can benefit from the landmark certification program offered by Editors Canada.
National conference
The annual national conference, which is hosted in cycles by a different branch every year, provides training and networking opportunities for members and the public alike.
Congrès des langagiers et langagières
Every two years, Editors Canada organizes a one-day conference with content specifically geared toward French-speaking editors. The event, which is held entirely in French, is a unique opportunity for professional development and networking in a friendly atmosphere.
Mentorship
The John Eerkes-Medrano Mentorship Program offers editors across the country the opportunity to participate in one-on-one mentor-mentee relationships, and is available exclusively to Editors Canada members and student affiliates.
Local seminars and programs
The association’s regional branches and twigs offer seminars and programs covering a range of topics, including basic skills in proofreading, copy editing, substantive editing and other training. They also deal with special-interest and advanced topics such as web editing, technical editing, photo editing and business development.
For details, check the branch or twig nearest you.
Webinars
Get your professional development online with Editors Canada webinars.
Editors Canada publications
Take your editing skills to the next level with Editors Canada publications.
Pathways to Success
Once you’ve plotted yourself on our bilingual Pathways to Success infographic, you’ll see what Editors Canada benefits and services are available at your career level so you can continue on the path to the next level.
Download Pathways to Success now.
Career Builder
The Career Builder provides a roadmap for would-be editors, students and novice editors to increase the chances of successfully launching their editing careers.