Background Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is a registered charity who serve to advance the profession of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence and improve patient outcomes . The main publication is called the NSWOC Advance and it is published three times per year – in March, September and December. In order to improve French content, the NSWOCC is looking for a French editor for the NSWOC Advance. This is a very part-time volunteer position for a French Editor who is a core member of the editing team reports directly to the NSWOC Editor in Chief. Position Description
Assist in sourcing articles in the French language in the tri-specialty of wound, ostomy and continence
Editing and copyediting of French language articles
Editing of grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and language-specific expressions in the language of expertise
Ensuring consistency regarding the use of terminology and style in the French language
Reviewing, revising, and proofing soft copy and hard copy formats in the French language
Interacting with the Editor in Chief of the NSWOC Advance
Reporting of project status and project progress to the Editor in Chief on a regular basis.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience publishing under regular deadlines.
Must be detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage projects.
Demonstrated ability to edit, revise, or rewrite textual content in the French language.
Must be a team player.
French language fluency and ability to speak and understand English are required.
Previous experience in publishing articles industry is a strong plus
Demonstrated experience using computer programs to edit files is essential.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word and Excel in particular, is required; the ability to learn new programs is essential.
How to apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please e mail office@nswoc.ca and include a cover letter to indicate your interest and a copy of your Curriculum Vitae by April 8, 2022.