Canadian Pharmacists Association
Canadian Pharmacists Association

Managing Editor, French Content

Department: Digital Solutions
Reports to: Editor-in-Chief

Job Summary

The Managing Editor, French Content is responsible for ensuring the timely translation and accuracy and consistency of the French version of therapeutic and drug content developed in English.

Duties and Tasks

  • Develops and maintains systems to ensure efficient translation and editorial processing of content
  • Oversees development of consistent style standards and a lexicon of preferred terms
  • Maintains the French version of content developed in English for CPS Full Access (formerly CPS, Compendium of Therapeutic Choices, Compendium of Therapeutics for Minor Ailments, and Compendium of Products for Minor Ailments)
  • Works with team of editors to harmonize French and English content
  • Tasks include translation, validation of translation by others, review and approval of final versions, establishing priorities for translation and processing of content

NOTE: This job description describes the general nature and level of the assignments required by this position. This is not a completely exhaustive list of duties; additional related duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Oversees work of Translators

Contact

Internal: Editor-in-Chief, Translators, Managing Editor, Clinical Editors, Manager Graphic Communication, Clinical Copy Editor, Scientific Editors, Manager Editorial Processing

External: Translators and revisors, physician and pharmacist authors, expert reviewers

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy, pharmacist licensed in a Canadian province, certification from a provincial or territorial association of translators preferred

Experience: At least 3 years of clinical and/or drug information experience, at least 3 years of medical translation experience, supervisory or management experience preferred

Skills

  • Excellent written language skills in French and English
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Ability to research and evaluate medical and scientific information
  • Awareness of current clinical practice issues, understanding of drug and therapeutic information in clinical practice
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to supervise a small team meeting accuracy and deadline requirements
  • Ability to display a commitment to and advocate for diversity and inclusion

Salary Range

  • $105,000 – $110,000

Why CPhA

  • The work we do makes a difference in people’s lives.  
  • We’re a group of people who are passionate about the health and well-being of all.  We take our work seriously, but we still take time to share a good laugh.  
  • We care about your work-life balance.  CPhA offers generous paid time off and our office is closed between Christmas and New Years.

How to Apply

  • If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, we invite you to present your resume along with cover letter, in confidence, to careers@pharmacists.ca. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources
  • While we appreciate all interested applicants, only those individuals who are legally permitted to work in Canada will be considered
  • At the Canadian Pharmacists Association, we recognize, value and celebrate diversity, inclusion and equity.  Our Diversity & Inclusion Framework is embedded in all our processes, policies and employee initiatives.