Editors Canada

Site: Hamilton-Halton Chapter

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Record #: BTN4888
Last Full Update: 08 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone National office toll free 1-866-226-3348
Fax National office 416-975-1637
E-Mail hamilton-halton@editors.ca
Website editors.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook
Primary Contact Jenny O'Reilly, Co-chair

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Nonprofit association of both in-house and freelance editors that promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communication

  • members are in corporate, technical, government, nonprofit and publishing sectors, both in-house and freelance
Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Activities include:

  • sponsors professional development seminars  
  • promotes and maintains high standards of editing and publishing in Canada  
  • establishes guidelines to help editors secure fair pay and good working conditions  
  • helps both in-house and freelance editors to network  
  • cooperates with other publishing associations in areas of common concern

Certification program for editors of written material who work in English  

  • successful candidates can become Certified Professional Editors or earn certification in proofreading, copy editing structural and/or stylistic editing

Regional branches and twigs offer a variety of local programs to members and non-members, including opportunities for socializing, networking, and professional development
Hours

See website for meetings and events times and locations
Areas Served Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of)
Eligibility Current or aspiring editors in the Hamilton-Halton area
Application

Contact for more information
Languages English
Fees Membership - and student affiliation

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
 
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Physical Access Not Applicable - no physical address

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Employment / Training
HCSD Sub Heading Self Employment / Entrepreneurship
Service Categories Business Networking Groups ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Media and Communications Occupations

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