Content Write and Assistant Editor (Paternity Leave Contract) in Peterborough, Ontario at Loomex Group

Who we are

The Loomex Group Ltd. is a North American group of companies that provides a wide range of services out of four main divisions: aerospace, infrastructure and asset management, response and readiness, and L·Hub.
For more information about our company, visit loomex.ca.

About this role

We are looking for someone with the skills and personality to join our team as a content writer and assistant editor. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with a knack for catching and correcting the most trivial of errors (along with the most glaring), as well as the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

As a part of our corporate services division (known as L·Hub), the content writer and assistant editor will work with a multidisciplinary team to brainstorm ideas, develop concepts, and generate content. L·Hub works on a wide range of projects for all of the divisions at The Loomex Group, as well as external clients. Examples of these projects include proposals, reports, print materials, website content, and social media initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who can:

• Coordinate and oversee concurrent projects from beginning to end.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload that often involves short turnaround times.
• Adapt the voice, style, and other characteristics of written content to suit each project’s scope, client, and target audience.
• Keep current on appropriate style guidelines to ensure consistent communication for documents, presentations, social media posts, and other channels.

The content writer and assistant editor is a temporary position (six-month contract), and the compensation for this role begins at $28/hour (commensurate with experience).

What you’ll do

• Proofread and format various content for internal and external clients, including marketing materials, reports, and digital communications.
• Write copy and edit content for a range of marketing and communication materials.
• Edit content to ensure correct spelling, grammar, syntax, usage, and consistency.
• Edit content to replace confusing phrases with simplified wordings that retain the intended meaning.
• Ensure text and images are formatted correctly (by adding figure captions, ensuring the page numbering is correct, and updating other elements as required).
• Ensure that the company’s voice is consistent in all content and materials.
• Ensure that documents comply with copyright/trademark standards and client/company style guidelines.
• Verify the accuracy of all referenced facts and figures, ensuring proper citations are made, and sources are credited.
• Write clear, concise, and grammatically correct content using a writing style that appeals to each project’s clients, audience, and markets.
• Conduct online searches, review existing documentation, interview subject matter experts, and attend in-person meetings in order to understand client needs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts during all project stages, from start to finish.
• Attend team meetings to provide constructive criticism and suggestions for possible process improvements (where applicable).
• Follow up with subject matter experts regarding project status.
• Monitor and update project management calendars and systems.
• Set up document templates (as needed).
• Ensure all documents meet the standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. (Training will be provided.)
• Research potential RFP opportunities.
• Assist with the proposal submission process (as needed).
• Perform other duties as required.

What you’ll bring to the table

• A bachelor’s degree in English literature, journalism, communications, or a related field
• A minimum of two to five years of similar work experience is required
• Well-developed writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency and experience working with digital content and word-processing software
• The ability to read and edit documents quickly—without sacrificing quality—in order to meet tight deadlines
• The ability to multitask, manage, and prioritize multiple projects at once, realizing that priorities may change on a day-to-day basis
• A commitment to producing high-quality final products
• A great vocabulary and top-notch grammar skills
• The ability to understand technical language
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The initiative to follow up on outstanding projects and adhere to project deadlines

Qualifications considered an asset

• Bilingualism in English and French
• Experience in marketing and communications

Working conditions

• This is a temporary full-time position to ensure coverage during an extended leave.
  • After the contract for this position has ended, the incumbent may be offered the role of an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote position.

How to apply
We are currently accepting applications. The Loomex Group does not use AI at any stage of the recruitment process.

If you have any questions about this position, please reach out to hr@loomex.ca.

The Loomex Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We genuinely believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will become.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. To put it simply: At The Loomex Group, everyone is welcome.

Our goal is to ensure that each member of our team feels valued in the workplace. When everyone is supported, we all have a chance to thrive and contribute to shared success.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request and will be provided in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canadian Labour Code. Please reach out to hr@loomex.ca if you require this type of accommodation.