Copy Editor

**SUMMER JOB POSTING**
**COPY EDITOR / PROOF READER**
**EMPLOYMENT STATUS**: 1 position - Kitchener Location, 16 WEEK Summer Placement

We are in the process of launching a new software company, AONest, Inc. to deliver a web-based self-guided software system for mental health management and outcomes. AONest users will follow unique learning pathways to navigate their mental health concerns and gain essential life skills. The system will contain hundreds of learning modules (made up of videos and worksheets) and we are looking for a strong copy editor / proof reader to help us ensure our content is free of grammatical and spelling errors and consistent across files.

**HOURS/WEEK**: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Anishnabeg Outreach is a large and rapidly expanding Indigenous non-profit and charity organization. We are dedicated to the enrichment of the Indigenous community through the development of many partnerships. Through our work, we foster belonging and spirit building, and dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and vibrant Indigenous community every day.

**Mission Statement**: To help First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) by creating a sustainable and comprehensive suite of centralized wrap around services for urban FNIM and to establish Anishnabeg Outreach as an innovative hub/heart of best practices for economic development, training and employment on reserves.

**Vision Statement**: Build processes and tools that will position current and future FNIM generations as prosperous leaders and strategic partners in Canada’s future.

If you are passionate about our Mission and Vision and working with our priority populations - and you meet the below qualifications - we want to hear from you

**ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS**
This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs fund. In order to be considered for this job, you must:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment; and,
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., English, Journalism, etc.).
- Superior written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Outstanding attention to detail and document quality.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative nature with the ability to effectively engage with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in multi-tasking within a dynamic environment.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Suite.
- Experience with Canva.

**JOB DUTIES**
- Evaluate existing content in Canva-designed presentations, PDFs, and Word documents, proof reading it with respect to content, style, organization, accuracy, and consistency.
- Identify and fix spelling mistakes, typos, grammatical errors, copy and paste errors, and ensure consistency between related files.
- **Copy editing**:Perform the initial review on raw content in Word documents, reviewing for clarity and correctness, polishing copy so the information is delivered clearly before we send the content to a third party who reviews it for clinical accuracy.
- **Proof reading**:Perform the final review on completed Canva presentations, reviewing the branded files to ensure they are error-free and correct (logo, colour scheme, copyright notice, formatting, layout, graphics, etc.). This is the last opportunity to catch errors before we create the videos that we upload into the software system.
- Discuss necessary revisions with document owners.
- Ensure compliance with internal guidelines.
- Complete other duties as assigned and directed.

Students who identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews. If at any stage in the selection process you require special accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.