Book Editor

Company Description K+Ai is a Calgary-based consulting firm founded in 1997, serving clients in Canada, the United States, and Suriname. The firm operates with two primary consultants and a network of consulting partners, allowing for flexible and specialized project teams. K+Ai focuses on learning and development, organizational consulting, and counselling services across diverse sectors. Team members join a small, collaborative environment with opportunities for direct client impact, professional growth, and cross-border projects. The culture emphasizes thoughtful analysis, high-quality deliverables, and strong client relationships. Role Description The Book Editor is a full-time hybrid role based in the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, with a blend of onsite collaboration and work-from-home flexibility. The person in this role will edit manuscripts for clarity, structure, consistency, and style, ensuring that content aligns with K+Ai’s professional standards and client expectations. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing and revising draft chapters, checking facts and references, coordinating with authors and internal consultants, and managing version control. The Book Editor will perform detailed proofreading, correct grammar and syntax, and improve readability while preserving the author’s voice. Additional tasks include maintaining editorial style guides, supporting content planning timelines, and providing feedback to enhance the overall quality of learning and consulting materials. Qualifications Strong manuscript development skills, including experience working with book-length or long-form content and managing multiple draft versions. Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly for diverse audiences. Advanced proofreading and text editing skills, with meticulous attention to grammar, style, and consistency. Experience collaborating with authors, subject matter experts, and project teams in a professional or academic setting. Bachelor’s degree in English, Publishing, Communications, Education, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently. Proficiency with word processing and document collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs) and familiarity with track changes and commenting features. Experience in learning and development, consulting, or educational publishing is an asset.

The Book Editor will edit manuscripts for clarity, structure, consistency, and style, ensuring alignment with K+Ai’s professional standards. Responsibilities include reviewing draft chapters, checking facts, coordinating with authors, and managing version control.

Candidates should have strong manuscript development skills and experience with long-form content. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience is required, along with excellent writing and communication skills.

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• Manuscript Development
• Writing
• Communication
• Proofreading
• Text Editing
• Grammar
• Style
• Collaboration
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Word Processing
• Document Collaboration
• Learning and Development
• Consulting
• Educational Publishing

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

21 déc. 2026