Communications Coordinator (Editor) - Education-camh

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system - a world where Mental Health is Health.

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Please note: Two positions available: Full-time, temporary (15 months) & Full-time, contract (15 months)

CAMH Education and is seeking two (2) skilled professional Communications Coordinators (Editors) positions. One role will be a full-time, contract (15 months) position, and the second will be a full-time, temporary (15 months) position. Reporting to the Manager, Patient and Family Education & Mental Health Literacy, the editors contribute to the editing and proofreading of CAMH print and on-line products, including continuing professional education courses, reference books, professional guides, program brochures, on-line resources and public information materials. The editors perform a range of editorial tasks for a range of audiences, from professionals-in-training to patients and families within the hospital, including substantive and copy editing, proofreading, plain language editing and project management. The incumbent will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 1025 Queen Street West.

The successful candidate will possess a post-secondary education, preferably in publishing, science writing, journalism, or English literature from an accredited academic institution, along with three years of experience as an editor, preferably including on-line experience. Experience in writing and editing addiction, mental health or other health-related material is a definite asset. The successful candidate will also possess excellent research and fact-checking experience and skills. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of online publishing is required. Sound judgment, professionalism and communications skills are necessary, as is an ability to work towards strict deadlines. Bilingualism (English / French) is considered an asset.