<p><strong>Location: </strong>Remote (Within British Columbia)</p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>Part-time, approximately 15 hours per week with some overlap required during standard business hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT)</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>Contract opportunity from October 2026 through December 2026</p><p><strong>Compensation: </strong>$40-$50/hour, depending on experience</p><p><strong>Language: </strong>Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills required</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Writer and Editor to support the completion of a high-profile policy paper being developed for government and stakeholder audiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming content developed by multiple contributors into a cohesive, polished, and engaging final publication. This role requires a strong editor who can improve readability, consistency, structure, and flow while also enhancing the document's overall visual presentation and appeal.</p><p>Working closely with the project lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring the final publication effectively communicates its message to both internal and external audiences and is ready for policy discussion by the project's completion date in December.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What's In It for You</strong></p><p>• Work remotely with a flexible schedule while maintaining meaningful collaboration with project stakeholders.</p><p>• Contribute to an important policy initiative related to conservation and environmental stewardship in British Columbia.</p><p>• Apply both your writing and document design expertise to create a polished, professional publication.</p><p>• Enjoy a high degree of autonomy while partnering closely with subject matter experts and project leaders.</p><p>• Play a visible role in delivering a document that will support future policy discussions and decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• You'll edit and refine draft content for grammar, clarity, consistency, structure, tone, and flow.</p><p>• You'll consolidate multiple chapters and stakeholder contributions into a cohesive, reader-friendly document.</p><p>• You'll organize and format content to create a professional, polished final publication.</p><p>• You'll enhance the document's visual presentation through effective layout, formatting, and creative design elements.</p><p>• You'll ensure the document meets the needs of policy-focused audiences while remaining accessible and engaging.</p><p>• You'll collaborate with the project lead and reviewers to incorporate feedback and revisions throughout the drafting process.</p><p>• You'll help ensure key milestones are achieved, including delivery of a first draft in October and final completion by December.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Skills and Qualifications</strong></p><p>• 5+ years of experience in technical writing, editing, policy writing, communications, or a related field.</p><p>• Demonstrated experience editing and finalizing complex documents involving multiple contributors.</p><p>• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and copy-editing skills with strong attention to detail.</p><p>• Experience writing and editing content intended for policy, government, public sector, environmental, or stakeholder audiences.</p><p>• Strong understanding of document structure, formatting, and publication best practices.</p><p>• Experience creating visually appealing reports, discussion papers, briefing materials, or similar publications.</p><p>• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines.</p><p>• Experience balancing content for both internal and external audiences is considered an asset.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Partner with Altis</strong></p><p>If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.</p><p><br></p><p>We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. 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