Legislative Editor

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legislative Counsel Office (LCO) in Edmonton, part of the Alberta Public Service, seeks a Legislative Editor to ensure editorial and publication standards for Alberta legislation. You will edit, proofread, and prepare documents for printing, including Bills and consolidated statutes, and help implement the new LIMS system.

Advanced English editing skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year university degree in English, Language Arts, Linguistics, Journalism, or Law plus 2 years of directly related experience.
• Equivalency: 1 year education equals 1 year experience (combined total of 6 years).
• 2+ years of substantive editing experience.
• Master’s or PhD in a related field (English, Language Arts, Linguistics, Journalism, Law).
• Experience with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience working in a legal environment.
• Experience researching a wide variety of topics.
• Experience editing to a style guide.

Responsibilities

• Substantive editing, copy-editing, and proofreading of draft legislation.
• Proofreading consolidated statutes and regulations.
• Preparing final versions of legislative documents for printing and publication, including Bills and statutes.
• Supporting the implementation of LIMS by proofreading XML-based publishing.
• Substantive editing of revised statutes as part of the Revised Statutes of Alberta initiative.
• Responding to emails and phone queries regarding legislation.

Skills

Advanced editing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelors in English / Journalism / Law

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Legislative Editor

Job Requisition ID: 79888

Ministry: Justice

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: 1 Temporary Position

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: April 9, 2026

Classification: Program Services 3 (Exempt)

Salary: $2,849.89 – $3,738.14bi-weekly, ($74,382.12- $97,565.45/year)

The Legislative Counsel Office (LCO) is responsible for supporting the government’s legislative agenda by drafting government bills, regulations, and Orders in Council. The office also works closely with Alberta King’s Printer to make the laws of Alberta available to the public.

Role Responsibilities

Are you an exceptional editor seeking a challenging and impactful role with a dedicated team of experts? If so, the Legislative Counsel Office (LCO) has the role for you!

In your role as a Legislative Editor, you will support the legislative process by ensuring that editorial and publications work meets the high drafting and presentation standards required for Alberta legislation.

Your Responsibilities As a Legislative Editor Include

• Substantive editing, copy-editing and proofreading of draft legislation.


• Proofreading consolidated statutes and regulations.


• Preparing final versions of legislative documents for printing and publication, including Bills, casebound annual volumes of statutes, looseleaf statute update releases and Part II of The Alberta Gazette.


• Supporting the implementation of a new Legislative Information Management System (LIMS) by proofreading legislation converted to an XML-based publishing format.


• Substantive editing, copy-editing and proofreading of revised statutes as part of the Revised Statutes of Alberta initiative.


• Responding to email and telephone queries regarding the currency of and changes to legislation.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

• Advanced English language and substantive editing skills, including demonstrated ability to edit and proofread complex and technical legislative documents.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.


• Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.


• Superior attention to detail.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

• Agility: You possess the ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.


• Develop Networks: You will proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with clients, stakeholders and colleagues.


• Creative Problem Solving: You have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.


• Drive for Results: You know what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-year University degree in a related field (English, Language Arts, Linguistics, Journalism, Law) plus 2 years of directly related experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education (a combined total of 6 years of directly related education and/or experience).

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following Assets

• At least 2 years of substantive editing experience.


• Master’s or PhD in a related field (English, Language Arts, Linguistics, Journalism, Law).


• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders.


• Experience working in a legal environment.


• Experience conducting research into a wide variety of topics.


• Experience editing in accordance with a style guide.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .

Notes

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location: Bowker Building, 109 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta.

We have 1 temporary 4 or 5 year salaried position to fill. This advertisement may be used to fill future similar positions within the GOA.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx


• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca


• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits


• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive


• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca


• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.


• Leadership and mentorship programs.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Opeyemi Asama at [e-mail] .

Job Criteria

• Seniority level: Not Applicable


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing


• Industries: Government Administration