At Nelson, we've been shaping the future of education for children and youth across Canada for over 110 years. As the country's largest K-12 education content provider, we remain dedicated to our legacy of looking forward, paving the way in creating boundless, accessible, and engaging learning experiences for all.
Our innovative solutions, including Edwin, our digital learning platform, provides curriculum-aligned content that support diverse learning styles while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. We listen intently to the unique needs of educators, students, and administrators everywhere, and continuously evolve what we do and build to improve their lives daily.
When we're searching for individuals to join our team, we look for bold, innovative team players with a passion for education and making a positive difference in our communities. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Apply to join our team today. Let's Create Possible, one learner at a time.
About This Role
Nelson Education is seeking a skilled Copyeditor/Proofreader to join our team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Content Management. This role requires strong copyediting and proofreading experience, with familiarity in the Chicago Manual of Style a plus. The successful candidate will also handle accessibility tasks, including proofreading closed captions and editing alt text and visual descriptions. We're looking for a detail-oriented, organized individual with excellent language skills and a focus on the user experience. The role offers a range of responsibilities, from simple to complex tasks.
Key Accountabilities
Copyediting and Proofreading
- Copyedit content to ensure content is complete, that correct editorial and formatting styles are applied, and content meets accessibility best practices.
- Proofreading (copy-to-copy checks) to ensure manuscript fidelity and changes are made correctly.
- Copyedit metadata, applying standard Nelson and Edwin style guides and project-specific style where applicable.
- Provide editorial leadership and guidance to the broader editorial and Content Services team by contributing to and making decisions pertaining to style guides.
Copyediting and/or Writing for Accessibility
- Edit and/or write alt text and visual descriptions for images and interactives.
- Proofread closed captions, ensuring consistency with the video's audio, correct spelling and style are used, and with an editorial eye toward accessibility best practices.
- Participate in accessibility meetings to develop and contribute to editorial accessibility standards.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensure that Project Managers and other team members are regularly updated on project status. This requires participation in planning or update meetings, and accurate maintenance of data in editorial report systems.
- Foster effective and efficient communication among team members.
Requirements
Must-have{{:}
- }At least two years' experience as a copyeditor or proofreader.
- Experience editing for digital platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized and motivated, detail-oriented, with effective problem-solving skills and strong customer service orientation.
- Superior time management skills, the flexibility to shift between tasks easily, and the demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workload.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Proficiency in various software such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat; Jira and Confluence; and Smartsheet.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to change, willingness to learn new technology and skills, and willingness to accept feedback to improve and hone editorial skills.
Nice to have{{:
- }}Experience in educational publishing
- . Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
- . Copyeditor accreditation or certificate/degree from post-secondary publishing program an asset
- . Experience writing and editing closed captions, alt text, and visual descriptions an asset
. Benefi
tsWhat We Offe
r At Nelson, we believe in taking care of our people. Your well-being, growth, and work-life balance matter to us, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you—professionally and personall
y.Health & Wellnes
- s Flexible and customizable health, dental, and paramedical plans for employees and their familie
- s Health Spending Account (HSA) for medical, hospital, or dental costs not covered by insuranc
- e Personal Spending Account (PSA) for wellness expenses, including fitness and health related product
- s A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support spanning from mental health services to financial counselling, and many things in-betwee
n Financial & Professional Wellbein
- g Pension plan with company matching contribution
- s Registered Retirement Pension Plan to help secure your futur
- e Annual educational reimbursement for professional developmen
- t Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous skill growt
h Flexibility & Time Of
- f Hybrid work model with remote and in-office option
- s Flexible work hours (divisional dependent
- ) Generous paid time off policies, including vacation time, sick leave, parental leave top-up, personal days, and mor
- e Annual paid volunteer day to support causes you care abou
- t Holiday closure from Christmas to New Year'
- s Summer Friday
s Don't have 100% of the above qualifications? Do you still think Nelson is a great fit for you? We encourage you to apply anyway
! Our EDI Statemen
t Nelson teaches the world by learning from everyone in i
t.We are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. This is an integral part of our company's culture and mission that aligns with our four key pillars of Employee Diversity, Developing Authentic and Accurate Content, Amplifying External Voices, and Supporting the Local Community and Beyon
d.We believe in the power of education and our ability to impact social change. Truth, honesty, integrity, and respect guide our decisions and actions in the development of learning solutions that empower success for all educators and learner
s.We value a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace that nurtures belonging and represents many different cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and opinions. Everyone is free to be who they ar
e.We foster and continue to build relationships that are equitable, diverse, and inclusive with existing and future partners in educatio
n.We commit to holding ourselves accountable by creating measurable short and long-term goals that place equity, diversity, and inclusion at the core of what we do in our resources, the workplace, the educational community, and in the larger societ
y.We strive to build an inclusive world for everyone. We are stronger togethe
r.Our Commitmen
t Nelson is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Inclusion, Equity and Diversity. As part of this commitment, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status
. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment and selection process, please reach out to peopleandengagement@nelson.com.
