Apply By: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 11:59 pm EST

French Editor - Bilingual (English/French)

Job ID:

234593

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Education

Division:

French-Language Education Division / French-Language Teaching and Learning Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Bilingual English/French

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

02703 - Information Officer 2

Salary:

$1,428.25 - $1,687.23 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Shape the future of French-language education in Ontario

In this dynamic role, you will use your editing expertise to develop clear, engaging, and accurate curriculum materials that support learning across the province. You will collaborate with educators, policy advisors, and content creators to ensure every word reflects the government's priorities and meets the needs of diverse audiences. From fact-checking and proofreading to developing your specialized glossaries, your work will directly influence how education is delivered. If you are passionate about language, detail-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful impact in public service, this is a role where your skills truly matter

Information Session:

To learn more about this role and the work of the division, we welcome you to attend our information session on November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process

Please click here to register

About the job

In this impactful role, you will coordinate and provide French language writing, editing, translation and proofreading services. Every day may be a little different but you can expect to:

• conduct research required for the preparation of curriculum documents and related materials
• edit and proofread documents in French, ensuring they are written in clear language and are consistent with standards and policies
• provide writing and editing services for various publications in French
• contribute to editorial policies, writing standards and guides by researching new terminology and providing guidelines on preferred French usage in the OPS

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• you must possess oral and written French language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire

Written communication skills

You can:

• apply French grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation to write and edit materials including the translation of complex material into plain language while maintaining accuracy
• write, edit, and update curriculum material and other documents before publication to ensure that they are clear, accurate, consistent with copyright approvals and suit the intended audience
• apply knowledge of writing and editing practices for academic materials, including text organization, layout design and writing styles to edit text for French usage

Research and analytical skills

You can:

• apply research practices to find reliable sources and gather useful information on a variety of topics (ex. copyright requirements, layout designs, editorial practices and English to French translation requirements)

Interpersonal skills

You can:

• consult with external partners and internal staff at all levels

Technical skills

You can:

• use computer equipment and related word processing, data base, and presentation software to ensure that presentations and other materials are accurate and consistent

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

• accessibility

• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)

• group health, dental, life and disability benefits

• a range of vacation and leave options

• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Who will you work with?

You will be joining a collaborative, respectful, and supportive team led by a manager who values clear communication, trust, and professional growth. The manager's leadership style is hands-on when needed, but she also empowers team members to take ownership of their work and bring forward ideas. She fosters a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and shared success, where bilingual professionals are encouraged to grow and explore opportunities across the Ontario Public Service

Where will you work?

Situated steps from Union Station, the office at 315 Front St West offers unbeatable access to GO Transit, TTC, and the PATH. You will also be surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and cultural landmarks like the CN Tower – perfect for lunch-hour exploring

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on:

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together