Editor

MaxSys Staffing & Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxSys Staffing & Consulting seeks a qualified Francophone Editor in Ottawa for a full-time contract role. The ideal candidate will possess strong editing skills in French and English, working on social science manuscripts and improving AI translation tools. A degree in a relevant field and at least 24 months' experience in French-language editorial work are required. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-impact research while ensuring accuracy and inclusivity in content.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months relevant experience in editing and reviewing French-language documents.
• Advanced proficiency in French with editorial experience across varied content types.
• Experience in supporting translation processes including AI-generated content.

Responsibilities

• Provide French-language copy editing for various content types.
• Conduct quality control of AI-translated French content.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and subject matter experts.

Skills

Editing and reviewing French-language documents

Strong command of French editorial standards and terminology

Proficiency in inclusive language usage

Familiarity with tools like Termium Plus

Education

Certificate, diploma, or degree in French Studies, Writing, Linguistics, Communications, Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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MaxSys Staffing & Consulting is seeking a qualified Francophone Editor to join a high-impact research environment. If you're detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in handling French-language editorial work - this contract role may be a great fit.

Role: Intermediate Editor (French)

Duration: ASAP to March 31, 2026 | Full-Time Contract

Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability

Language Requirements: Fluent in French and English

Role Overview:

The Intermediate Editor will:

• Provide French-language copy editing for social science manuscripts, reports, articles, surveys, and multimedia content.
• Conduct quality control of AI-translated French content, ensuring accuracy, inclusivity, and alignment with technical terminology.
• Collaborate closely with researchers, translators, and subject matter experts.
• Contribute to improving in-house AI translation tools.

Requirements:

Education (Mandatory):

Certificate, diploma, or degree in French Studies, Writing, Linguistics, Communications, Journalism, or related field from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

Experience (Mandatory):

• Minimum 24 months of relevant experience in:
• Editing and reviewing French-language documents.
• Verifying facts, terminology, and syntax.
• Editing social science research content in both French and English.
• Advanced proficiency in French with demonstrated editorial experience across a range of content types including manuscripts, slide decks, and web content.
• Experience supporting translation and document revision processes, including AI-generated content.

Key Skills:

• Strong command of French editorial standards and terminology.
• Proficiency in inclusive language usage and scientific writing conventions.
• Familiarity with tools like Termium Plus, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint included).
• Ability to evaluate and enhance AI-assisted translation output.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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