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The Canadian Press

Editor/Paginator

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$21 - CA$25/hr

Pagemasters North America (PMNA) is seeking a temporary part-time copy editor/paginator to join our team working in a fast-paced news environment for an American print newspaper client. This position ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time copy editor in Ontario is $24.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Part Time Copy Editor, you need excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills, often backed by a degree in English, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with style guides like AP or Chicago Manual of Style, and experience using editing tools such as Microsoft Word and content management systems, are typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to communicate effectively are key soft skills that help you excel in this role. These skills are crucial for producing error-free content and meeting tight deadlines while collaborating efficiently with writers and team members.

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A Part Time Copy Editor reviews and refines written content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency. They check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to style guidelines. This role typically involves working on articles, marketing materials, websites, or other publications on a limited schedule. Part-time copy editors may work remotely or in-office, depending on the employer's needs. Strong attention to detail and language proficiency are essential for success in this role.

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As a Part Time Copy Editor, your weekly tasks usually involve reviewing and editing written materials for grammar, consistency, clarity, and style adherence. You may work independently or with a team of writers and editors, depending on the employer, and your schedule often offers flexibility, allowing you to balance work with other commitments. Communication with writers to resolve queries or suggest improvements is common, and you might be assigned to edit various types of content such as articles, marketing materials, or website copy. Deadlines are a regular part of the job, so effective time management is important to ensure all assignments are completed accurately and on schedule.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Copy Editor job openings in Ontario as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,985 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Editor/Paginator

The Canadian Press

Toronto, ON • On-site

CA$21 - CA$25/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Pagemasters North America (PMNA) is seeking a temporary part-time copy editor/paginator to join our team working in a fast-paced news environment for an American print newspaper client. This position can be done remotely from anywhere within Canada - candidates must currently live in Canada. The role requires working one to three shifts a week, primarily evenings (sometimes until 12:30 a.m. ET) and regular Saturday and Sunday shifts.

As the successful candidate, you have:

  • Solid experience copy editing, designing and proofreading print newspaper pages
  • Solid experience writing strong and accurate headlines and other display copy
  • Strong news judgment
  • The ability to get the details right while meeting daily deadlines
  • Superior customer service orientation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • A background in journalism
  • Experience editing sports-related content would be an asset

We are seeking to fill one part-time position and one to two temporary part-time positions.

If you have an eye for detail and a passion for news and print journalism, apply with a resume and short cover letter by end of dayMonday July 20 stating why you would be a good fit for this role.

Details:

  • A wage grid ranging from about $21 to $25 per hour
  • Matching pension contribution plan
  • Three paid sick days annually for part-timers
  • $25-a-month reimbursement for internet
  • Shift premium for leadership shifts

For more information, check out our staff's collective agreement via the Canadian Media Guild.

About Pagemasters North America

PMNA is a subsidiary of The Canadian Press, but operates independently. PMNA handles production journalism for clients around North America, such as The Globe and Mail, Boston Globe and Hearst. The work includes newspaper page layout, copy editing, headline writing, packaging and optimizing online stories, video production, sports and financial agate and more.

Diversity & Inclusion

PMNA is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we support the goals of employment equity and believe that everyone should be able to contribute to the Company's success in accordance with their abilities. We welcome applications from all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation due to disability to participate in the interview process, please advise us of your needs.

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