Legislative Assembly Job Posting – Editor

Government of British Columbia; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A government organization in Victoria seeks an Editor for an auxiliary role. The successful candidate will create accurate transcripts of legislative proceedings while adhering to strict guidelines. Ideal applicants have post-secondary education in writing-intensive fields and relevant experience. This role includes a competitive salary of $35.01 - $43.76 hourly plus vacation pay, with flexible work options available. Applications require a cover letter and résumé submitted by December 3, 2025.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Extended health benefits

Flexible work options

Health and wellness programs

Pension plan

Vacation benefits

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference for experience with Hansard or parliamentary documents.

Responsibilities

• Create transcripts of Legislative Assembly proceedings.
• Implement editorial and procedural guidelines under supervision.
• Participate in departmental projects and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Writing

Research

Editing

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in a writing-intensive program

Job description

Editor

Competition: LA252665

Department: Hansard Services

Position Type: Auxiliary As-and-When Required (until December 31, 2026)

Salary Range: $35.01 - $43.76 hourly + 8% vacation pay. Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements.

Close Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:00pm (noon) PT

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hansard Services department is seeking an eager, professional and detail-oriented individual for the auxiliary as-and-when position of Editor.

Under the general supervision of an Editorial Team Leader, the Editor works as part of a team to create accurate, reliable, timely, and high-quality transcripts of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly. Working within tight deadlines, the Editor implements Hansard editorial and procedural guidelines and conducts research using in‑house resources and support, ensuring all transcripts meet Hansards editorial, research, and procedural quality standards. In addition, the Editor participates in departmental projects, mentors colleagues and supports Editorial Team Leaders.

Editors work a fluctuating schedule. When the House is in session, typically from February to June and October to December, Editors generally work shifts with work hours falling between 10:00am and 8:00pm, Monday‑through‑Thursday. Additional work may be available on an as‑needed basis for sessional Fridays and during months when the House is not in session. For more information about the sessional schedule, please view the parliamentary calendar on our website https://www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentary-business/parliamentary-calendar.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have:

• Post‑secondary education in a writing‑intensive program (e.g. English, History, Political Science, Journalism, Communications or a related program), plus at least three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience working with Hansard or parliamentary documents.
• Experience with professional standards and style guides.
• Professional training and/or certification in editing.
• Copy‑editing experience.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career development– We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
• Community, engagement and recognition– We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other’s outstanding achievements and contributions.
• Extended health benefits–We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long‑term disability benefits.
• Flexible work options– We have a collaborative and team‑oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. Flexible work arrangements, including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) are offered and subject to operational requirements which may not be available for all positions.
• Health and wellness– We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in‑house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced‑cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
• Location, location, location— We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria’s Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
• Retirement benefits– We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
• Vacation benefits– We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

For more information about our organization, go to https://www.leg.bc.ca/about/careers/working-here.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit cover letter and résumé through our job board portal by 12:00pm (noon) PT on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. For questions please email [e-mail].

NOTE

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non‑partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non‑partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under‑implemented or appointed at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as a condition of employment.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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