Communications Assistant B (DISE MJE)

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Integrated Studies in Education
Position Summary:

The McGill Journal of Education is a bilingual peer-reviewed generalist journal in education, publishing scholarship in English and French. The Journal is seeking a Copyeditor who can assist with the process of preparing accepted manuscripts for publication, particularly copyediting. The Journal is seeking a copyeditor with an excellent command of written French to work with French manuscripts although bilingualism (an excellent command of English) would be an asset.

• Formatting and copyediting accepted articles for PDF and HTML publication

• Working in close collaboration with the Managing Editors and MJE Editors

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma with one year of relevant experience in the field of work.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented and flexible with strong computer/technological and editorial skills as well as able to work to a deadline. A good knowledge of APA 7 and Microsoft Office is required. Experience with page layout programs, HTML, Adobe and the structure and language of academic texts would be considered a great asset. Excellent written and reading competencies in French required.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $22.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

5 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2022-06-22

Position End Date:

2022-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2022-06-16

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .