Assignment editor Jobs in Etobicoke, ON

We are seeking a senior Content Editor – Expert to provide high-level English editorial and writing support for high-impact digital marketing initiatives. In this role, you will embed directly within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary Agile squad, crafting and refining copy across diverse digital touchpoints—including websites, digital advertising, email marketing, and landing pages. This is a 6-month contract opportunity (with potential for extension) operating on a balanced hybrid schedule (1 day per week onsite in downtown Toronto).

Advantages
Role Advantages
Portfolio Diversification: Gain exposure to enterprise-scale digital marketing campaigns spanning multi-channel assets (web, paid digital media, lifecycle email, and interactive campaigns).

Supportive & Collaborative Culture: Join a seasoned, 15-member team of experienced writers and editors with established reference frameworks, dedicated onboarding support, and a shared culture of peer learning.

Flexible Hybrid Model: Enjoy work-life balance with a modern 37.5-hour work week and a predictable 1-day/week in-office cadence (Wednesdays) at a state-of-the-art downtown location.

Contract Continuity: High potential for contract renewal following the initial 6-month term, offering steady engagement on complex digital projects.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Editorial Oversight: Write, edit, and polish clear, engaging, purpose-driven digital marketing copy across digital ads, landing pages, long-form web content, and targeted email campaigns.

Standards & Compliance: Ensure all content adheres to established brand guidelines, tone and voice standards, SEO best practices, accessibility requirements (AODA/WCAG), and digital content design principles.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with visual designers, UX practitioners, developers, translators, and product marketers inside an Agile marketing squad to bring creative concepts to fruition.

Stakeholder Engagement & Presentation: Present creative concepts and editorial rationale to project stakeholders (~10% of the role), articulate digital content design principles, and seamlessly synthesize and implement constructive feedback.

Workflow & Project Management: Manage multiple deliverables simultaneously under tight turnaround times, leveraging tools like Jira, Confluence, or Adobe Workfront to keep track of sprints and milestones.

Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Required Experience:
10+ years of professional writing and editing experience specializing in digital marketing content.

Proven track record in a large enterprise, corporate, or institutional setting.

Deep knowledge of digital marketing best practices, accessibility standards, SEO, and content design frameworks.

Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate editorial decisions confidently to cross-functional partners.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience writing within a financial institution or regulated corporate environment.

Hands-on experience working in Agile marketing frameworks and sprint-based delivery.

Familiarity with project management and collaboration platforms such as Jira, Confluence, or Adobe Workfront.

Core Competencies:
Meticulous Eye for Detail: Exceptional proofreading, editing, and fact-checking capabilities.

Autonomous Execution: Proactive problem solver capable of delivering high-quality outputs with minimal supervision.

Clear & Confident Communicator: Articulate in both written and verbal forums; comfortable advocating for the audience and brand voice.

Summary
This position offers an experienced digital content specialist the opportunity to drive meaningful client engagement through clear, strategic communication within a mature Agile environment.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.