Information Writer

IW2 Information Writer 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Section Relations ; Corporate Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45683

Salary(s):   IW2 $66,593.00 - $81,799.00 per year

Closing Date:   November 20, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Bilingual Publications Editor is responsible for providing specialized editorial and publication expertise to support the development of high-quality English and French departmental publications. The position ensures documents meet government standards for accuracy, accessibility, copyright compliance, consistency, and professional presentation. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the position supports the delivery of clear, effective, and audience-appropriate information across a variety of communications and educational materials.

Duties:
The incumbent will edit, review, and proofread English and French documents to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with government publication standards. The incumbent will coordinate document production activities, provide editorial guidance and support to project teams, and help develop tools, templates, and processes to improve publication services. The incumbent will also manage copyright permissions and records, support accessibility and branding requirements, collaborate with partners to ensure publication readiness, and contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial and production practices within the department.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in education, journalism, translation, English, French, or a related discipline. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Extensive experience editing, reviewing, and proofreading English and French print and electronic documents.
• Strong knowledge of writing and editorial standards, including grammar, style, plain language, and quality-assurance practices.
• Knowledge of copyright legislation, permissions processes, and publication requirements.
• Experience coordinating document production processes from draft development through final publication.
• Experience providing editorial advice, guidance, and support to authors, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy in reviewing and preparing documents for publication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Desired:

• Experience working in a government, education, communications, publishing, or related environment.
• Experience developing editorial guidelines, templates, or publication standards.
• Experience with web publishing, content management systems, or digital publication tools.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English and French
• Must be able to work extended hours as required

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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