Writer-Editor, Web and Exhibitions

The Canadian Museum Of Nature; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Museum of Nature seeks a Writer-Editor (Web and Exhibitions) to transform scientific information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences across websites, exhibits and print materials.

You will collaborate with scientists, curators and communicators to deliver accurate, accessible content, applying plain language and inclusive communication principles throughout the content lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum five recent years’ experience writing, editing, or adapting texts for public audiences in informal learning settings.

Responsibilities

• Edit and create content for website, digital products, exhibitions and interpretive materials.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Plain language

Accessibility

CMS experience

Collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Science communication degree

Editing certification asset

Tools

Content Management Systems (CMS)

SEO (asset)

Web analytics tools

Job description

Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-061
Experience and Engagement department
ME-05 - $73,187 to $89,457 per year
Permanent Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

Work Location

Victoria Memorial Museum Building, the Museum, Ottawa (ON)

Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-061

Your place at the Museum

We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority).

You have a place at the Museum!

About the position

The position of Writer-Editor (Web and Exhibitions) plays a key role in bringing the Museum’s science, research, collections and exhibitions to life for the public in multiple languages. The incumbent edit and create compelling content for website, digital products, exhibitions, gallery panels and interpretive materials that inspire curiosity and foster a deeper appreciation of nature and natural history.

In this role, the incumbent collaborates with scientists, curators, researchers and colleagues from across the organization to transform complex scientific and institutional information into clear, engaging and accessible stories for a wide range of audiences.

Whether editing exhibition text, web pages, digital content or educational materials, they will ensure that information is accurate, meaningful and relevant. They will champion audience-centred communication by applying principles of plain language, accessibility, and inclusion. Responsibilities span the full content-development lifecycle, including research, writing, editing, factchecking, proofreading, content testing and evaluation.

The incumbent helps ensure that projects are delivered on time, meet high editorial standards and support the Museum’s strategic objectives. In addition, they will contribute to shaping the Museum’s editorial practices by helping develop style guides, content standards, templates and workflows.

Working at the museum means:

• Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges
• An inclusive, friendly and safe work environment
• A competitive salary established by collective agreements
• Access to federal public service group insurance and pension plans

Eligibility criteria

This position is open to all Employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and any members of the public who meet the qualifications below.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Education and training:

A degree, diploma, or certificate from a post-secondary institution in science communication, communications, journalism, linguistics, editing, publishing, museum studies, digital media, or another field relevant to the position, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Certification or formal training in English editing would be an asset.

• Minimum of five recent years’ experience writing, editing, or adapting texts for public audiences in informal learning settings.
• Significant recent experience editing and adapting complex, technical, scientific, or specialized information into clear and engaging content for non-specialist audiences.
• Recent experience applying principles of digital accessibility, plain language, inclusive communication and audience-centred writing.
• Experience creating, editing, or managing digital content for websites or other online platforms using content management systems or other digital publishing tools.
• Experience collaborating with subject-matter experts, researchers, scientists, or other specialized content owners to develop public-facing content.
• Experience coordinating deliverables for multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.

The following experiences will be considered an asset:

• Experience communicating natural sciences, natural history, environmental science, biodiversity, geodiversity, or other scientific subject matter to the public.
• Recent experience applying search engine optimization (SEO) principles to web content.
• Experience using website analytics or performance measurement tools to evaluate content effectiveness.
• Experience providing advice, guidance, training, or coaching related to writing, editing, accessibility, or content development.

The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to inclusive and barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to advise us of any accommodation you may require. This information will be treated as confidential.

The Statement of Qualifications, providing greater detail about the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed for this role, can be obtained by contacting the Museum at [e-mail].