Competition #: 26-OC-87

Posting Date: May 22, 2026

Closing Date: June 11, 2026 National Gallery of Canada employees must apply by May 29, 2026, to be considered on a priority basis .

Department: Publications

Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Employment Tenure: Determinate, 12-month temporary assignment

Classification: Band 7

Salary: $78, 286 - $92,066 /Year

Number of Positions: 1

Language Requirements: English BBB / French PPC (reading, writing, oral) (A: beginner, B: intermediate, C: advanced, P:technical language skills )

Affiliation: P.S.A.C.

Work Location: Remote, with occasional on-site collaboration at the National Gallery of Canada (380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa) as operationally required

Job Summary

Coordination of publishing projects and editing and revision of complex art historical manuscripts, exhibition-related documents, and a wide range of educational, promotional, corporate, and other texts aimed at a variety of audiences.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a degree in French literature or related discipline from a university or equivalent.

• Extensive experience in editing, copy-editing, proof-reading art books or art magazines, historical texts, or scholarly and literary texts

• Extensive experience in research in terminologies, fact checking and accuracy of texts.

• Reviews and oversees projects from the manuscript to the blues stage.

• Capacity to work and coordinate work with a team of French and English editors.

• Knowledge of all aspects of modern publishing and the book trade: editing, design, typesetting, printing, writing, rights and permissions, marketing, and distribution is an asset.

• In-depth knowledge of the French language and grammar.

• Good knowledge of the English language and comparative editing.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Acrobat, and electronic mail.

• Team player, independent and Solution orientated and able to work with multiple priorities.

Condition of Employment

• Must meet the bilingual requirement to be invited to the interview process.
• Reliability Status - this factor is not used at the pre-selection stage.

Additional Information

• A variety of assessment tools may be used to assess candidates.

• Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.

• Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

• Submitting a cover letter is strongly encouraged. Note: Applicants selected for interviews will receive email correspondence from the People, Culture and Belonging team at the National Gallery of Canada

Values

The National Gallery of Canada is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values and celebrates the diverse life experiences, voices, and histories of all individuals. We encourage applications from individuals belonging to Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.