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Manager, Medical Writing, Immunology

Toronto, ON · On-site +1

Medical Writing Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland, Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Leiden ...

Green Brick Labs

Experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or document coordination * Strong written English communication and editing skills * Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across ...

49 Solutions

Bid Writer

Ottawa, ON · Hybrid

This role is ideal for someone who already has bid-writing experience and is ready to take more ownership of responses, manage sections independently, and contribute to improving bid processes and ...

49 Solutions

Bid Writer

Ottawa, ON · On-site

This role is ideal for someone who already has bid-writing experience and is ready to take more ownership of responses, manage sections independently, and contribute to improving bid processes and ...

Green Brick Labs

Proposal Writer

Waterloo, ON · On-site

Experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or document coordination * Strong written English communication and editing skills * Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Proposal Writer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$90K/yr

Your writing skills and attention to detail will be instrumental in developing winning submissions that drive our business growth. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, estimators, and ...

Motion Concepts

Technical Writer

Concord, ON

... the writing of SOP's, work instructions, technical manuals, and the maintenance of technical documentation as it relates to product/process changes and new product development. Specific ...

Oracle RMS

Content Writer

Concord, ON · On-site

CA$50K - CA$65K/yr

Write and edit blog posts, websites, print/ digital marketing material. * Create appealing written content related to the Insurance industry. * Optimize content for SEO best practices. * Contribute ...

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Flatiron Construction Corp

Proposal Writer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$75K - CA$90K/yr

Your writing skills and attention to detail will be instrumental in developing winning submissions that drive our business growth. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, estimators, and ...

Actalent

Technical Writer

Cambridge, ON · Hybrid

Proven technical writing and documentation experience, with a strong portfolio of manuals, procedures, and technical content. * Education in Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.

Pathway Communications

RFP Writer

Markham, ON · On-site

TO APPLY If you are passionate about writing, detail-driven, and enjoy turning complex ideas into compelling content, we encourage you to submit a detailed resume and a short writing sample or ...

MCAP

Content Writer

Toronto, ON · On-site

... and writing style across multiple brands, each with its own unique identity and value proposition. They will develop written content across a variety of channels including web, email, social media ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Proposal Writer

Toronto, ON

CA$90K/yr

Your writing skills and attention to detail will be instrumental in developing winning submissions that drive our business growth. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, estimators, and ...

YuJa Inc.

Technical Writer

Toronto, ON · On-site

RFP Writing and Documentation:Create accurate, persuasive, and well-structured RFP responses, ensuring alignment with company messaging and client needs. * Release Communications:Draft admin alerts ...

Tetra Tech

Technical Writer

Mississauga, ON

Lead the development, writing, editing, and formatting of compelling, high-quality proposals, qualifications packages, and related business development materials. * Work with discipline leads ...

YuJa

Proposal Writer

Toronto, ON

Apply UX writing principles to improve the user experience and ensure all written content aligns with design and usability best practices. * Work closely with product teams to translate complex ...

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Writing Instructor - Innis College Writing Centre

University of Toronto

Toronto, ON • On-site

CA$63.96/hr

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Job description

Date Posted: 07/22/2026
Req ID: 49455
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Innis College
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

The Innis College Writing Centre invites applications for up to four Writing Instructor positions. The Writing Centre offers 50-minute sessions to students. Instructors' teaching is scheduled at the start of each term, and occurs typically in shifts of four hours, based on the Innis College Writing Centre needs. These positions will commence in September 2026. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Estimated number of positions available: 1-4.

Hours of work: Between 50 and 150 hours.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Schedule: To be determined at the start of the fall term, based on the needs of the Innis College Writing Centre. Some appointments may include weekend hours. Please note that the delivery method for these positions is both online and in-person. The delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

Salary:

  • Writing Instructor I: $56.46/hour + 4% vacation pay 
  • Writing Instructor I - Long Term: $60.69/hour + 6% vacation pay 
  • Writing Instructor II: $60.69/hour + 6% vacation pay 
  • Writing Instructor II - Long Term: $62.14/hour + 6% vacation pay 
  • Writing Instructor II (Priority): $62.48/hour + 6% vacation pay 
  • Writing Instructor II (Priority) - Long Term: $63.96/hour + 6% vacation pay 

Should the rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Masters degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • Demonstrated skills in writing clear prose.
  • Experience teaching postsecondary students.
  • The ability to teach a diverse body of students, one-on-one, to improve their writing and communication skills in an array of university-level assignments across the disciplines. 
  • The ability to teach both in-person and online.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience as an instructor or teaching assistant in university-level courses with a strong writing component.

Description of Duties:

The chief duty of Writing Centre Instructors is to teach undergraduate students individually about the elements of university writing, especially organization, persuasive argument, and effective sentence-level expression. Instructors might also be asked to prepare instructional materials such as writing handouts, and to deliver group instruction in college program courses and/or in the Writing Plus series of workshops.

As part of their duties, successful candidates may also be asked to produce writing advice files for posting on U of T writing websites and/or distribution to students.

Application instructions:

Those interested should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief academic writing sample (1-2 pages only), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form to hr.innis@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 07/30/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

 It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.  

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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