Writer/Editor

Insurance Council of BC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Insurance Council of British Columbia seeks a Senior Writer and Editor to craft clear and engaging content aligning with their communications goals. This role emphasizes editorial leadership, quality assurance, and collaboration with subject matter experts, making it essential for maintaining high efficacy in public engagement and regulatory communication.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental plan

Work-life balance

Professional development

Equitable employment opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in writing, editing or communications roles.
• Experience interpreting complex information into accessible content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation, writing, and editing of diverse content.
• Provide editorial guidance to other writers and contributors.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure content accuracy.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in Communications, English, Public Policy, Journalism or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Content management systems (e.g., SharePoint, WordPress)

Job description

About the Insurance Council

The Insurance Council of British Columbia is the regulatory organization that licenses and regulates the activities of over 50,000 life and general insurance agents, general insurance salespersons, insurance adjusters, and restricted travel insurance agents in British Columbia.

Why Work for the Insurance Council?

Work with a great team of people in a rewarding career that makes a difference. We’re in a downtown location with plenty of amenities nearby. The Insurance Council has a friendly and collaborative environment with a team who’s committed to protecting the public.

• We offer a comprehensive health and dental plan.
• Work-life balance.
• This position is mostly remote work enabled. The incumbent would be required to come into the office as needed.
• Professional development.
• Equitable employment opportunities

The Opportunity

The Senior Writer and Editor is responsible for producing clear, accurate, and engaging written content that supports the Insurance Council of BC’s communications objectives. This role ensures consistency in tone, style, and messaging across all materials, translating complex regulatory and policy information into accessible content for diverse audiences. The position plays a key role in maintaining high editorial standards and supporting strategic initiatives through effective storytelling and content development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Content Development and Editorial Leadership
Lead the creation, writing, and editing of a wide range of content including articles, reports, policy documents, regulatory guidance, public communications, and internal messaging. Ensure all content is clear, accurate, and aligned with the Insurance Council’s tone, style, and strategic objectives.

Editing and Quality Assurance
Provide editorial guidance and mentorship to other writers and contributors. Review and edit their work to maintain consistency, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards and corporate communication guidelines. Develop, apply and promote adherence to corporate writing standards.

Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Work closely with internal teams—such as legal, compliance, policy, and technical experts—to gather information, clarify complex topics, and ensure content accuracy. Translate technical or regulatory language into accessible, audience-appropriate communications.

Editorial Planning and Communication Strategy
Contribute to the development of editorial calendars, messaging and content strategies that support organizational priorities. Identify content opportunities and ensure timely delivery of materials that align with stakeholder needs and Council initiatives.

Stakeholder and External Communications
Engage with external stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, regulatory partners, and licensees, to create or review content. Ensure external-facing materials reflect the Council’s values and regulatory responsibilities.

Document Management and Workflow Optimization
Apply best practices in version control, editorial workflows, and document design. Use tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems to manage the lifecycle of written materials from draft to publication.

Support corporate communications and stakeholder engagement activities
Provide support for corporate communications and stakeholder engagement activities as needed, working as a part of project teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary education, such as a university degree in Communications, English, Public Policy, Journalism or a related field.
• Coursework, training or certification in editing
• 7-10 years in writing, editing or communications roles
• 3+ years in an association, regulatory or government setting.
• Demonstrated experience writing for a variety of internal and external audience, and for a variety of communications vehicles/media.
• Experience working with a communications/marketing/editorial team.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality reports, policy documents, regulatory guidance or public communications.
• Experience working with SMEs (Legal, compliance, policy and technical teams to ensure accuracy and clarity)
• Experience interpreting and translating complex information into accessible content.
• Advanced proficiency in writing, editing and proofreading complex documents.
• Familiarity with regulatory language, legal terminology and technical writing standards.
• Familiarity with editing processes and standards. (CMOS, CP)
• Familiarity with document design and publishing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems (e.g., SharePoint, WordPress).
• Attention to detail, creativity
• Inquisitive, analytical, critical thinker
  
• Ability to guide/coach other writers
• Customer-service oriented – ability to work with internal clients
• Planning skills – ability to plan work and manage time
  
• Ability to maintain and encourage consistent standards
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Minimum to Midpoint Salary Range: $72,385- $90,481 per annum.
Upon hire, new employees will be placed in a starting salary between the minimum and P50 (midpoint) of the salary range. The P50 of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position.