Job description

We are seeking an Editor for the Markham Legislation team. Reporting to the Editorial Manager, you will be responsible for the following: 

• Overseeing receipt of data for assigned legislative sources, citations tables and Practice Page legislation lists
• Completing the processing of legislative documents by consolidating new legislation and incorporating amendments in accordance with set standards and metrics
• Updating legislative ticklers according to set standards to ensure that updates can be prepared in a timely manner
• Maintaining a weekly log of update statistics and metrics
• Learning and conforming to new procedures, systems and other initiatives
• Maintaining reference and training materials and participating in training as required

Qualifications:

• Positive and enthusiastic team member
• Editing and computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and adaptability skills
• Independent judgment and initiative
• General knowledge of the Canadian and Quebec legal systems and legal terminology (asset)
• Ability to work in French language (asset)
• Law-related education/experience (asset)