This is a part-time contract position with variable hours reporting to the Union’s Executive Director. Proposed start date: Late October/early November.

The Write Editor is responsible for:

• Coordinating and consulting with the Write Editorial Board on Write content and its creative direction. This includes participating in a planning meeting and sensitivity review of each issue.
• Commissioning articles by and for writers that reflect the diversity of Canadian writing and writers.
• Attending TWUC events as and when required.
• Composing, on occasion, some content, e.g., sidebars, coverlines, columns, In Memoriam, notices.
• Copy-editing, and delivering the complete content of WRITE magazine to the Production Editor by set deadlines.
• Working within a budget and adhering to production schedule deadlines.
• Offering input on layout, images, and cover design.
• Reviewing all content and final proofs prior to print.

The successful candidate will be a detailed, well-organized self-starter with strong communication skills and capable of working under pressure in a cooperative environment.

In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• Experience in both print and online magazine publishing and journalism.
• Familiarity with the TWUC member community.
• Knowledge of the book industry in Canada and the issues currently facing writers.
• The ability to collaborate, generate consensus, and work well in a team environment.

Interested individuals are invited to submit an application that includes:

• Cover letter
• CV/resume highlighting editorial experience
• Short portfolio of published magazine articles

In keeping with the Union’s Equity Policy, the Union encourages Indigenous, racialized, and LGBTQ2 persons, as well as individuals with disabilities or from marginalized and other underrepresented groups to submit their names. The Union is committed to reflecting the diversity of Canada through its Equity Policy and forthcoming Equity Implementation Plan.

To see a sample of Write magazine, please visit www.writersunion.ca/write-magazine-0.

Please send cover letter, resume, and portfolio to:

Siobhan O’Connor, Associate Director, The Writers’ Union of Canada at soconnor@writersunion.ca. Only submissions by email will be accepted.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, October 13, 2017

Photo: Faculty of Law, Queen’s University

Call to Artists – Request for Qualifications

Download a PDF of the Request for Qualifications [165 KB]
Deadline: November 20, 2017, 5:00 pm EST
Budget: $35,000 CA

The Faculty of Law at Queen’s University invites Indigenous artists to submit qualifications for consideration to design, fabricate and install a permanent artwork for the Gowling WLG Atrium of the Faculty of Law, Queen’s University. This is a two-stage competition that will be assessed by a committee. Interested Indigenous artists who may not have previous experience creating a public art commission are encouraged to consider mentorship and artistic collaborations with other artists.

The project is part of the Faculty of Law’s response to further the objectives of the Calls to Action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, as well as the final report of Queen’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Task Force. It is part of a greater initiative to increase the visibility of Indigenous art and culture and the recognition of Indigenous territory in spaces across the Queen’s University campus. The aim of this project is to create a welcoming space for Indigenous peoples in the Faculty of Law, and to help promote awareness around historical/contemporary issues relevant to Indigenous peoples and law.

Schedule:

The artwork will be installed for unveiling in the fall of 2018.

Public Art Vision

The atrium in the law school is a 4-story glassed in enclosure that is visible from all floors of the building as well as the street. This is a high traffic space, integral to the law school, as it provides the main entry point for the building. Public art for the atrium is to be created for installation from the ceiling, the main wall, or glass windows. Additional consideration can be given activating or situating the artwork for viewing from outside, especially at night.

The artwork should reflect aesthetics and/or concepts that have current/historical cultural significance to Indigenous peoples. The work should also address the relationship of Indigenous peoples to law, and should assist in creating a welcoming space in the faculty for Indigenous peoples: students, instructors, guests and community members.

For more information: http://law.queensu.ca/indigenous-art-project