Cancer Information Editor Jobs in Kelowna, Canada at Canadian Cancer Society
Job Title: Editor, Cancer information
Vacancies: This posting is for (1) current vacancy
Location: Vancouver, BC | Ottawa, ON | Calgary, AB | Halifax, NS | St John’s, NL | Kelowna, BC| Prince George, BC | Montreal, QC (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link: )
Work Model: Hybrid Work Model
Salary Band: 5 ($64,000 – $72,000 CAD)
(This is a Full-Time contract opportunity from June 22nd ,2026 to July 02nd, 2027)
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE IN CANADA
The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. It takes a society to take on cancer – and the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way
MAKING AN IMPACT
The Editor, Cancer Information, will provide high‑quality editorial support for a variety of digital- and print-based cancer information content. This role focuses on ensuring that cancer information is clear, accurate, accessible, and aligned with CCS standards.
Working closely with content writers, project managers, and subject matter experts, the editor will refine content across digital, print and other formats. The successful candidate brings strong editing and plain‑language expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to support efficient content production processes across the team.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Edit cancer-related information for clarity, comprehensibility and tone
Edit and proofread online cancer information.
Edit and proofread video scripts and descriptive transcripts.
Develop, edit or proofread print booklets.
Ensure all content is clear, accurate, inclusive, and aligned with the CCS writing manual and plain‑language standards.
Develop and maintain cancer information standards and guidelines
Apply and advise on grammar, tone, style, and in-house CCS editorial standards.
Collaborate with content writers and cross‑functional partners by providing clear comments, guidance, and rationale for edits.
Ensure consistent use of plain language, inclusive language, and accessibility best practices.
Contribute updates to editorial guidelines, templates, and content standards.
Stay current with evolving editorial, language and accessibility standards relevant to consumer health information.
Collaborate with multiple teams to refine processes, deliver content and support special projects
Edit or proofread content for other departments as needed, such as social media posts, impact reports and statistics publications and infographics.
Meet with the content team regularly to address content gaps and improve the editorial processes.
Help expand the reach of CCS cancer information products and services by applying plain-language standards, using inclusive language, etc.
Support enterprise content initiatives, including governance or standards committees
Other duties as assigned
Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity, including gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, and sexuality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., English, Communications, Journalism, Health or Science Communications).
Additional training or professional development in editing or plain language considered an asset.
Professional designation (e.g., Editors Canada) considered an asset.
Minimum 5 years of experience writing, editing and applying the standards of plain language.
Minimum 5 years editing for digital, including accessibility and usability considerations.
Experience with consumer health content, cancer‑related information or medical information is an asset.
Experience working in component content management systems and other CMSs.
Familiarity with SEO, information architecture, taxonomy, and digital content production workflows.
Familiarity with AI‑assisted writing and editing tools (e.g.,…
Title: Cancer Information Editor
Company: Canadian Cancer Society
Location: Kelowna, Canada
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