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JOB DESCRIPTION: MANAGING EDITOR, THE CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA

The Canadian Encyclopedia is a free, bilingual online resource of over 20,000 fact-checked articles and learning tools about Canada’s history and culture. The Managing Editor will be an individual who is passionate about Historica Canada’s work, has had experience working with a team to achieve deliverables in a timely fashion and is enthusiastic about creating a legacy for all Canadians. The successful candidate is creative, driven and connected with like-minded organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Reporting to the Director, Branding and Programs, the responsibilities for the Managing Editor include:

• Managing editorial staff of The Canadian Encyclopedia;
• Overseeing the successful completion of program deliverables by setting and managing production quotas and other measurable goals for subject editors;
• Serving as handling editor on a limited number of new entries each year;
• Overseeing the editorial calendar, including current events, anniversaries and commemorations across editorial portfolios;
• Overseeing translation workflow and processes;
• Projecting and managing budgets and regular cashflow reports;
• Managing existing and developing new content partnerships;
• Leading strategic planning discussions;
• Establishing key editorial decisions and policies with senior leadership and subject editors;
• Planning and executing user/audience surveys as needed;
• Overseeing permissions requests for The Canadian Encyclopedia;
• Overseeing relationships with consultants (contributors, fact-checkers, translators);
• Overseeing responses to reader emails and queries;
• Representing and promoting The Canadian Encyclopedia at educational conferences as needed;
• Supporting the Director, Branding and Programs, and the Vice President, Operations as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• University degree in related field;
• 2-3 years experience as a Manager;
• Knowledge of, and experience with HTML coding;
• Bilingual (English and French) is required;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Team player;
• Flexible and easily adaptable to change;
• Knowledge of online media and publishing industry;
• Strong budgeting and time-management skills;
• Professional working experience in the non-profit, heritage or education sector an asset;
• Interest in Canadian history, culture and asset.

What Historica Canada can offer you

• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who are passionate about what they do and believe in the power of education;
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with a team-centric approach;
• Flexible work hours to accommodate personal and family commitments;
• Hybrid remote/in-office policy – Managers must commit to working one day per week in office in downtown Toronto;
• Health and dental benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Annual education allowance;
• Home office expense allowance;
• Four weeks vacation;
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year.

Steps to apply:

• Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter in a single PDF or Microsoft Word document with your full name and the position title as the file name.
• Resumes and cover letters are reviewed within a week of the posting deadline and prospective candidates will be sent a behavioural assessment PI questionnaire.
• Based on the results of the questionnaire, Historica Canada expects to invite 3-5 candidates to an initial interview via video call (approx. 1 hour). This interview will usually be with 2 Historica Canada staff. Some roles may require a short skills test, which would be provided following the interview.
• Up to 2 candidates may be moved forward to a second interview with the President and Vice President of Operations and will later be asked to provide references.
• We commit to notifying all interviewed applicants of the status of their submission within 6 weeks of the application deadline.

This position would begin July 24, 2023. The first three months shall be considered as probationary period. The annual salary is $70,000, less applicable statutory deductions, which will be paid to you twice a month.

Interested candidates should submit their application no later than Friday, June 16, 2023, 5:00 PM EST via our website. Please refer to this posting in the subject line. Successful candidates will be contacted directly. Phone calls or solicitations from agencies and candidates will not be accepted.

Historica Canada is committed to creating a diverse environment in our workplace in order to foster innovation and creativity. As such we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are passionate about what it means to be Canadian and strive to foster a workplace and community support and programs that respect and appreciate individual differences. In order to ensure we have a wide representation of experience, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are actively committed to increasing our reach and recruitment approach to find and uncover diversity in talent and experience.

Historica Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This position is based at Historica Canada’s Head Office in Toronto. Please note: In accordance with Historica Canada’s Remote Work Policy, staff may choose to work from the office, or continue to work remotely. All managers are required to work in office one day per week.

When Covid-19 public health guidelines allow for it, this position may require travel (air and ground) within Canada and subject to government safety protocols.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in York, ON M5C 1J3

Application deadline: 2023-06-10
Expected start date: 2023-07-24

About Historica Canada

Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.historicacanada.ca