132 Editor jobs in Canada

Job Description

BGB Group

Medical Editor

Our Agency

BGB Group is a healthcare communications agency that offers a wide range of services, including traditional pharmaceutical advertising, promotional medical education, payer marketing, and consulting services. Known for excellence and professionalism, we're hired as strategic and creative partners by our biopharmaceutical clients to drive category/brand awareness and growth. 

Position Overview

The Medical Editor is responsible for the editorial integrity and factual accuracy of all marketing materials we develop and produce. This position ensures all pieces are grammatically and factually flawless and that they comply with AMA style, client style, and FDA rules and regulations. The Medical Editor contributes the fullest extent of their knowledge and understanding toward maintaining the highest levels of quality control. This position reports to the Associate Editorial Supervisor or Editorial Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Edits initial round of jobs for all assigned accounts for content as well as for AMA style, client style, FDA rules and regulations, grammar, spelling, and consistency within the piece and among related pieces within a campaign

• Fact-checks initial round of jobs and subsequent rounds as necessary (has the requisite scientific literacy to ensure copy accurately represents the source from which it was taken)

• Ensures the quality and consistency of formatting and clarity of visual presentation

• Performs all editorial reviews (ie, initial full edit through release), including copyedits, word-for-words, fact-checks, and check changes at designated times in the job life cycle

• Creates and maintains comprehensive style guides for all assigned accounts

• Represents the Editorial team at hotsheet and kickoff meetings for all assigned accounts; participates in the development of timelines when appropriate

• Establishes solid working relationships with all internal brand team and department members

• Provides backup to other members of the Editorial team

• Accurately tracks time spent on each job and enters in time-tracking system, and submits timesheets by their weekly deadline

• Keeps their supervisor abreast of workload/workflow and status of assigned accounts as needed

• Follows through with editors who assist them on their work to ensure consistent editorial quality. This may include tracking of individual job deadlines and review of jobs on which they are Editor of Record

• Promotes collaborative approach among team members by taking the initiative in establishing and maintaining the flow of communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (eg, English or Life Sciences) is required

• 2-3 years of experience in medical education preferred, or relevant experience in pharmaceutical advertising, medical publishing, or medical communication

• Familiarity with AMA style and knowledgeable of FDA rules and regulations

• Proficient in basic grammar and spelling rules

• Knowledge of all proofing and editing terminology

• Skilled in editing digitally using software (eg, ProofHQ, Adobe Acrobat Pro markup tools, and Microsoft Word track changes)

• Ability to ensure scientific accuracy by fact-checking all relevant copy

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks

• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe and Adobe-style PDF mark-ups, Zoom, and proofreading software such as InformaIT Content Compare

BGB Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.

Job Description

Salary: $72,385-$0,481 per annum.

About the Insurance Council

The Insurance Council of British Columbia is the regulatory organization that licenses and regulates the activities of over 50,000 life and general insurance agents, general insurance salespersons, insurance adjusters, and restricted travel insurance agents in British Columbia.

Why Work for the Insurance Council?

Work with a great team of people in a rewarding career that makes a difference. Were in a downtown location with plenty of amenities nearby. The Insurance Council has a friendly and collaborative environment with a team whos committed to protecting the public.

• We offer a comprehensive health and dental plan.
• Work-life balance.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Professional development.
• Equitable employment opportunities

The Opportunity

The Writer/Editor is responsible for producing clear, accurate, and engaging written content that supports the Insurance Council of BCs communications objectives. This role ensures consistency in tone, style, and messaging across all materials, translating complex regulatory and policy information into accessible content for diverse audiences. The position plays a key role in maintaining high editorial standards and supporting strategic initiatives through effective storytelling and content development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Content Development and Editorial Leadership
Lead the creation, writing, and editing of a wide range of content including articles, reports, policy documents, regulatory guidance, public communications, and internal messaging. Ensure all content is clear, accurate, and aligned with the Insurance Councils tone, style, and strategic objectives.

Editing and Quality Assurance
Provide editorial guidance and mentorship to other writers and contributors. Review and edit their work to maintain consistency, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards and corporate communication guidelines. Develop, apply and promote adherence to corporate writing standards.

Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Work closely with internal teamssuch as legal, compliance, policy, and technical expertsto gather information, clarify complex topics, and ensure content accuracy. Translate technical or regulatory language into accessible, audience-appropriate communications.

Editorial Planning and Communication Strategy
Contribute to the development of editorial calendars, messaging and content strategies that support organizational priorities. Identify content opportunities and ensure timely delivery of materials that align with stakeholder needs and Council initiatives.

Stakeholder and External Communications
Engage with external stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, regulatory partners, and licensees, to create or review content. Ensure external-facing materials reflect the Councils values and regulatory responsibilities.

Document Management and Workflow Optimization
Apply best practices in version control, editorial workflows, and document design. Use tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems to manage the lifecycle of written materials from draft to publication.

Support corporate communications and stakeholder engagement activities
Provide support for corporate communications and stakeholder engagement activities as needed, working as a part of project teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary education, such as a university degree in Communications, English, Public Policy, Journalism or a related field.
• Coursework, training or certification in editing
• 7-10 years in writing, editing or communications roles
• 3+ years in an association, regulatory or government setting.
• Demonstrated experience writing for a variety of internal and external audience, and for a variety of communications vehicles/media.
• Experience working with a communications/marketing/editorial team.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality reports, policy documents, regulatory guidance or public communications.
• Experience working with SMEs (Legal, compliance, policy and technical teams to ensure accuracy and clarity)
• Experience interpreting and translating complex information into accessible content.
• Advanced proficiency in writing, editing and proofreading complex documents.
• Familiarity with regulatory language, legal terminology and technical writing standards.
• Familiarity with editing processes and standards. (CMOS, CP)
• Familiarity with document design and publishing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems (e.g., SharePoint, WordPress).
• Attention to detail, creativity
• Inquisitive, analytical, critical thinker
  
• Ability to guide/coach other writers
• Customer-service oriented ability to work with internal clients
• Planning skills ability to plan work and manage time
  
• Ability to maintain and encourage consistent standards
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Minimum to Midpoint Salary Range: 72,385- 90,481 per annum.
Upon hire, new employees will be placed in a starting salary between the minimum and P50 (midpoint) of the salary range. The P50 of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position.