UPDATES EDITOR – THE CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA

The responsibilities of the Updates Editor include:

• Assisting with the final testing of the new application;
• Overseeing the output data from the AI search application;
• Prioritizing articles for updates, and managing the workflow, based on quarterly targets;
• Verifying the information to be updated, researching where necessary;
• Writing article updates;
• Identifying new articles where replacements are necessary, and communicating with appropriate subject editor for direction;
• In the select cases where article updates will require commissioning authors, developing and managing relationships with consultants (contributors, fact-checkers, etc.) to meet editorial deadlines;
• Publishing these updates in English or French and preparing them for translation to either French or English. The updates editor will submit completed updated articles to the Program Manager, who will manage their translations;
• Consulting with TCE Program Manager on key editorial decisions and policies and confirming the update selections and overall workflow, and where necessary, on the delegation of some updates to a respective TCE editor;
• Tracking expenses, ensuring expenses remain within budgets, and reporting on variances;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• A degree in history, journalism, communications, political science, and/or relevant work experience;
• Bilingualism (English and French, spoken and written) is required;
• Knowledge of diverse subjects, Canadian history and current events: please state any areas of specialization;
• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Excellent research skills and attention to detail;
• Solid project management skills;
• Previous experience in testing software applications a plus;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Previous experience in the online media and publishing industry;
• Strong budgeting and time-management skills;

What Historica Canada can offer you:
• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who are passionate about what they do and believe in the power of education;
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with a team-centric approach;
• Flexible work hours to accommodate personal and family commitments;
• Hybrid remote/in-office policy;
• Health and dental benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Annual education allowance;
• Home office expense allowance;
• Three weeks of vacation;
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year.

Steps to apply:

1. Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and links to two relevant work samples, in a single PDF or Microsoft Word document with your full name and the position title as the file name.
2. Resumes and cover letters are reviewed within a week of the posting deadline and prospective candidates will be sent a behavioural assessment PI questionnaire.
3. Based on the results of the questionnaire, Historica Canada expects to invite 3-5 candidates to an initial interview via video call (approx. 1 hour). This interview will usually be with 2 Historica Canada staff. Some roles may require a short skills test, which would be provided following the interview.
4. Up to 2 candidates may be moved forward to a second interview with the President and Vice President of Operations and will later be asked to provide references.
5. We commit to notifying all interviewed applicants of the status of their submission within 6 weeks of the application deadline.

This is a one-year contract position beginning 10 September 2024. The annual salary is $52,400 less applicable statutory deductions.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Interviews may be arranged before the deadline. Interested candidates should submit their application no later than Friday August 9, 2024, 5:00 PM EST through the Historica Canada website. Please refer to this posting in the subject line. Successful candidates will be contacted directly. Phone calls or solicitations from agencies and candidates will not be accepted.

Historica Canada is committed to creating a diverse environment in our workplace in order to foster innovation and creativity. As such we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are passionate about what it means to be Canadian and strive to foster a workplace and community support and programs that respect and appreciate individual differences. In order to ensure we have a wide representation of experience, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are actively committed to increasing our reach and recruitment approach to find and uncover diversity in talent and experience.

Historica Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This position is based at Historica Canada’s Head Office in Toronto. However, qualified distance candidates will be considered.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.