Lvl 14 - Editor

Posting Title- LVL 14 - Editor- Position Classification- ABC Access- Union- N/A- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $26.81 - $33.51 hourly + 8% vacation pay- Close Date- 1/2/2023- Job Type- If and As When Needed- Temporary End Date- 12/31/2023- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Other Public Sector- Ministry Branch / Division- Legislative Assembly of BC- Job Summary**Editor**

**Competition**: LA222373

**Department**: Hansard Services

**Position Type**: Auxiliary As-and-When Required (until December 31, 2023)

**Salary Range**: $26.81 - $33.51 hourly + 8% vacation pay

**Close Date**: January 2, 2023

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Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

Hansard Services is seeking two eager, professional and detail-oriented individuals for the auxiliary as-and-when position of Editor.

Reporting to 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.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Applicants must have:

- Professional writing and editing experience.
- Experience with professional standards and style guides.
- Experience in meeting deadlines.
- Experience working within a cooperative team environment.
- Professional training and/or certification in editing.
- Copy-editing experience.

Please refer to the position 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 offer remote work and flexible work arrangements for a greater work-life balance.
- **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.

**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**

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

**Human Resources**
**Legislative Assembly of British Columbia**
**For inquiries please visit our **FAQ** page or **contact us**.**
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