Content Coordinator, Editorial Assistant (8-month Contract)

About the role

As the largest Canadian-owned and operated K-12 publisher, Nelson Education Ltd. is Canada's only heritage education content provider, known for its innovative products and solutions catering to learners across the country. Nelson is on a mission to make learning accessible, engaging, and effective for all. That's why Nelson continuously strives to create dynamic curriculum-aligned content that caters to diverse learning styles, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and life-long learning. In response to the evolving education landscape, Nelson developed Edwin, a digital learning ecosystem. Edwin is a learning platform for classroom success, providing curriculum-linked content, engaging tools and unparalleled support to reach every student. Nelson is redefining education and making a positive impact on the way knowledge is acquired and shared by creating the possible, one learner at a time. About the Role Nelson Education is looking for a Content Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Content Management, you will work within a team environment to provide editorial support to Publishers and Project Managers. You will assume increasing levels of responsibility for the development of selected core and supplementary projects. Key Accountabilities Coordinate the market-driven review of proposals and draft manuscripts for ground-up and revised educational materials. Provide editorial assistance to Project Managers, Publishers, and other team members who are both in-house and freelance. Help prepare manuscripts for production by tagging, incorporating reviewer feedback and editorial changes, completing metadata sheets, preparing asset logs and art manuscripts, and PDF mark-up as required. Foster effective and efficient communication with internal and external colleagues and customers. Post-secondary degree Certificate/degree from college or university publishing program an asset Excellent verbal and written communication skills Detail-oriented, organized, and motivated individual with good problem-solving skills and strong customer service focus Superior time management skills, flexibility to shift between tasks easily, and demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workload. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; Experience with SmartSheet and JIRA an asset; Ability to quickly learn new technology. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change and thrives on learning new technology and skills, including a willingness to accept feedback to improve and hone editorial skills. Effective interpersonal skills to foster and maintain good working relationships among internal and external customers. Experience in K-12 or the education industry is considered an asset. Compensation The base salary for this contract full-time position begins at $45,000 per annum based on experience. Compensation is part of our broader Total Rewards package, which includes benefits and programs that support employee well-being and growth. What We Offer At Nelson, we believe in taking care of our people. Your well-being, growth, and work-life balance matter to us, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you - professionally and personally. The below benefits apply to this temporary contract position: This role is primarily on-site with some hybrid flexibility, M-F, standard business hours Commuter friendly location (Sheppard & Don Mills) Free parking on-site Free, convenient shuttle bus service from Don Mills Subway Station to and from the office Access to on-site fitness center and fitness classes Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous skill growth Mentorship and professional development opportunities A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support spanning from mental health services to financial counselling, and many things in-between. Don't have 100% of the above qualifications? Do you still think Nelson is a great fit for you? We encourage you to apply anyway! Our EDI Statement Nelson teaches the world by learning from everyone in it . We are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. This is an integral part of our company's culture and mission that aligns with our four key pillars of Employee Diversity, Developing Authentic and Accurate Content, Amplifying External Voices, and Supporting the Local Community and Beyond. We believe in the power of education and our ability to impact social change. Truth, honesty, integrity, and respect guide our decisions and actions in the development of learning solutions that empower success for all educators and learners. We value a respectful, inclusive, and safe workplace that nurtures belonging and represents many different cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and opinions. Everyone is free to be who they are. We foster and continue to build relationship

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