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Keywords Studios

Video Game Proofreader

Ottawa, ON · On-site

Excellent written & spoken English * Live in the Ottawa area. * Available to work from home and in-office according to project demands. * Hold Canadian citizenship, a permanent residency, an open ...

Keywords Studios

Polish QA Proofreader

Ottawa, ON · On-site

Proficiency in English and Polish (spoken and written). *Please be advised that this position requires the successful applicants to be able to effectively communicate in English (both verbally and in ...

Keywords Studios

Italian QA Proofreader

Ottawa, ON

Excellent written & spoken English. *Please be advised that this position requires the successful applicants to be able to effectively communicate in English (both verbally and in writing). This is ...

TRIGO

Technical Trainer - Automotive Quality

Toronto, ON

CA$500 - CA$700/day

Error Proofing * Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) * * Effective Problem Solving The ... Proficient in the English language with excellent written and oral presentation skills * Polished ...

TRIGO

Technical Trainer - Automotive Quality

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$500 - CA$700/day

Error Proofing * Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) * * Effective Problem Solving The ... Proficient in the English language with excellent written and oral presentation skills * Polished ...

Prime

Editor - Medical Communications

Toronto, ON · On-site

Proofing typeset copy to include consideration of layout (figures/tables, colors, size, quality ... Highest standards of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar * Excellent written and verbal ...

TANK Worldwide

SENIOR COPYWRITER

Toronto, ON

Superior editing, proofing and writing skills * Highly articulate and skilled in the use of ... Proficiency in English (written and spoken) * Healthcare agency experience an asset but not ...

Magna

Quality Engineer

Woodbridge, ON

CA$70K - CA$80K/yr

Experience in control, gauging and mistake proofing * Must be able to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English * Must be able to relate/communicate well with people of all levels

Millerknoll

Manufacturing Engineer

Toronto, ON

This includes using tools such as kaizens, mistake proofing, establishing standard work practices ... Must be proficient in English (both written and verbal) * Ability to use precision measuring tools ...

BGBx

Medical Editor

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$70K - CA$84K/yr

Bachelor's degree in a related field (eg, English or Life Sciences) is required * Minimum of 2-3 ... Knowledge of all proofing and editing symbols * Ability to ensure scientific accuracy by fact ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for english proofreader in Ontario is $22.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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English Proofreaders often manage high volumes of content with tight deadlines, requiring sharp focus and efficient time management. A common challenge is spotting subtle errors or inconsistencies while maintaining the author’s intended meaning and voice. Collaboration with writers and editors is important to clarify ambiguities and ensure alignment with project guidelines. Staying up to date on changing style rules and leveraging digital proofreading tools can help address these challenges and improve accuracy and productivity.

What does an English proofreader do?

An English Proofreader reviews written content to identify and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors. They ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to style guides. Proofreaders work on various materials, including articles, reports, websites, and books, to enhance readability and professionalism. Attention to detail and strong language skills are essential for this role.

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To thrive as an English Proofreader, you need meticulous attention to detail, an excellent command of grammar and spelling, and a strong grasp of language conventions, typically supported by a relevant degree in English, communications, or linguistics. Familiarity with editing software such as Microsoft Word (Track Changes) and Adobe Acrobat, as well as experience with style guides like AP or Chicago, is often required. Strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to communicate feedback diplomatically help an English Proofreader excel. These competencies are essential for ensuring the accuracy and professionalism of written materials, as well as for meeting tight publication deadlines.

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Video Game Proofreader

Keywords Studios

Ottawa, ON • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

USE YOUR LINGUISTIC SKILLS IN AN EXCITING AND MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT!

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for native-level speakers of various languages to join our Video Games Proofreaders team.

*Bank of Candidates*

If successful in our recruitment process, candidates will join our pool of candidates and will be contacted once we have an opportunity.

Main tasks

  • Proofreading texts and video game content (spelling, syntax, typography).
  • Checking texts for consistency and recommending changes where necessary.
  • Writing error reports.
  • Performing minor, simple translations.
  • Ensuring subtitles match the audio tracks.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in at least one of the following languages (spoken and written) is required:
      • Croatian
      • Czech
      • Danish
      • Dutch
      • European Spanish
      • European French
      • Finnish
      • German
      • Greek
      • Hebrew
      • Hungarian
      • Indonesian
      • Italian
      • Japanese
      • Korean
      • Latin American Spanish
      • Malay
      • Norwegian
      • Polish
      • Romanian
      • Swedish
      • Thai
      • Vietnamese
  • Excellent written & spoken English
  • Live in the Ottawa area.
  • Available to work from home and in-office according to project demands.
  • Hold Canadian citizenship, a permanent residency, an open work permit, a Working Holiday Visa, or in the process of requesting a work permit.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks while managing your time efficiently.
  • Comfortable with digital technologies (computers, video game consoles, touchscreens).
  • An interest in the video game industry.
  • Experience in a similar position or in a related field (an asset).

Benefits

  • $19.75 per hour (bonus of $2.50 per hour after 7:00 PM). 
  • Contracts are on-call with potential for full-time, permanent openings with growth opportunities. 
  • Work in Office Bonus for employees required to work on-site. 
  • Internet subsidy for employees working from home. 
  • Paid 3-day training, accrued vacation, and 2-days sick/personal paid day off per year post probation.  
  • Partnerships with the City of Ottawa and GoodLife Fitness (among others). 
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program. 

Good luck, and we look forward to meeting you!


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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Canada, Ottawa

Area of Work: QA Testing Services

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: In-Office, Remote

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Whatever the scale of your project, whatever the time frame, whatever your location: Keywords is here for you, bringing our network of 13,000+ people and 70+ studios together to deliver the unified solutions you need. We offer everything necessary to ensure your project achieves its full potential and that strategic opportunities are turned into long-term growth. The games industry is complex and fast-moving. Working with Keywords allows you to remain lean and agile, and to remain focused on creating the world’s most immersive playing experiences. Our network of studios brings best-in-class experience, expertise, technology and capacity across the full development, release and player-support lifecycle.

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