French Proofreader (bilingual French/English)

Canada Life; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MDPI Canada is hiring an entry-level Assistant Editor to support editorial operations in Toronto. The role requires full professional fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken) and involves assisting with submission-to-publication workflows and communications.

You will gain on-the-job training, work closely with Managing Editors, and contribute to journals across your field of study. No prior editorial experience is required, but familiarity with academic publishing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Master's degree in Environmental sciences, materials sciences, engineering, physics, health or related fields.
• PhD in any listed field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the editorial process for academic journals in your domain of expertise.
• Organize peer review and coordinate editorial decisions.
• Handle email communications among authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Collaborate with editorial and production teams.
• Ensure articles are edited and published on tight deadlines with consistency.

Skills

Spanish English fluency

MS Office

Team player

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Scholarship publishing experience

Writing and presentations

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

PhD in relevant field (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Summary

To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. This is a full-time, in-office, entry level, and permanent position based in our Toronto office.

Please note: This role requires full professional fluency in both Spanish and English (written and spoken).

As an Assistant Edito r, you will :

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise;
• Organize the peer review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions;
• Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process;
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team;
• Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency.

Requirements

Education

• Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals is required.
• A Master's degree in a relevant field, including Environmental sciences, materials sciences, mechanical engineering, physics, occupational health; Chemistry, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, oncology, health sciences, nutrition, food sciences, pharmaceutical science.
• A PhD in any of the above fields is an asset.

Skills And Experience

• Full professional fluency in both Spanish and English (written and spoken) is required;
• Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals is required.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment;
• Detail-oriented with the capacity to see the big picture;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Very good communication and coordination skills;
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an asset;
• Experience in creating presentations and writing is an asset.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $54,000–$60,000 per year , commensurate with experience and qualifications. MDPI Canada also offers a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with company policies.

Training & Development

As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in editorial work, working closely with Managing Editors and learning how to process research articles from submission to publication. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will take place on the job during the first six months. Depending on your background, you will be assigned to work on journals related to your field of study or research. No previous editorial experience is required; however, a familiarity with the academic editorial process is an asset.

Join MDPI Canada?

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to join a global publishing company with a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We offer professional development opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and