Senior Editorial Coordinator, Specialty Publications (1-Year Term)

Canadian Medical Association; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unmatched employee experience

Wellness initiatives

Supportive leadership

Job summary

A national medical organization is seeking a Senior Editorial Coordinator for a one-year term. This role involves managing editorial workflows, liaising with authors, and maintaining high standards in scholarly publishing. The ideal candidate will have experience with manuscript submission systems and editing tools. The organization offers a hybrid work environment and values diversity, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The successful applicant will enjoy a dynamic workplace with strong support and resources available for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing submission and peer review processes.
• Proven track record in editorial standards and publication preparation.
• Skills in communicating with authors and presenting data.

Skills

Managing complex workflows

Editing and formatting copy

Liaising with authors

Developing social media strategies

Tech-savvy

Tools

ScholarOne

Adobe InCopy

InDesign

Job description

Senior Editorial Coordinator, Specialty Publications (1-Year Term)

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Unit | Department: Communications | CMAJ Group

Reports to: Manager, Manuscript Processing

Type: Temporary | Full-Time | 1 Vacancy

Location: Ottawa ON (Hybrid) or Toronto ON (Hybrid) or Ontario CA (Remote) or Quebec CA (Remote)

What makes you a great fit for this role?

You have experience managing complex workflows and deadlines and are comfortable working with an electronic manuscript submission and peer review platform. Your background includes preparing documents for publication (preliminary editing, formatting tables and figures, organizing text, editing reference lists, proofreading, desktop publishing), liaising with authors, and maintaining editorial standards within scholarly/medical/scientific publishing. You have participated in or facilitated meetings at the board level and have had success leveraging social media to increase engagement.

We Have

• Rockstars to work with
• Leaders that have your back
• An enterprise that embraces change
• The tools to do your job
• An unmatched employee experience
• Wellness initiatives that’ll make your jaw drop

You Have

• Managed submission and peer review processes using ScholarOne or worked with similar platforms
• Edited or formatted copy (text, reference lists, tables and figures) within Word, Adobe InCopy or InDesign
• Liaised with authors/clients to obtain outstanding items (files, permissions, legal forms, or licences)
• Developed or supported social media strategies to increase presence and engagement
• Generated reports and presented data to support editorial decision‑making

And This Is Totally You

• Meticulous and detail‑focused
• Organized and able to juggle multiple deadlines
• Skilled at clear and concise communication
• Tech‑savvy with word processing, desktop publishing, online platforms and tools

Does this sound like your next opportunity? We hope you apply!

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known.

Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are key priorities, and the CMA enterprise actively strives to build a culture where all employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse personal experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply.

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) has hybrid as well as remote workers across Quebec and Ontario. The Enterprise works in partnership with stakeholders and counterparts nationally across Canada. Due to the nature of the work performed for this position, the incumbent is required to communicate with colleagues in Quebec, Ontario and/or other provinces in English. Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement of this role.

Coordonnateur principal ou coordonnatrice principale à la rédaction et à l’édition, Publications spécialisées (mandat d’un an) *cliquez sur le lien pour une description complète en français.