Remote Proofreader Part Time Jobs Canada Work From Home

DigitalWork Canada produces high-volume written content for agencies, publishers, corporate communications teams, and academic institutions. Every piece of content we deliver must be polished, accurate, and ready to publish without further revision. We are looking for a meticulous part-time Remote Proofreader to work from home across Canada, reviewing documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, and style guide compliance before they reach our clients.

Proofreading at a professional level is a specific skill — it is not just spell-checking. You will be working with style guides including Chicago, AP, APA, and client-specific house styles. You need to understand when a comma is mandatory, when a sentence should be reworded rather than just corrected, and how to maintain an author's voice while eliminating their errors. Speed and accuracy must coexist — you will have firm daily deadlines.

The Documents You Will Review:

Your queue will include marketing copy, blog articles, technical whitepapers, legal documents, academic essays, press releases, and internal corporate communications. Documents range from 500 to 5,000 words. You will receive files in Google Docs or Word and return tracked-change versions by the agreed deadline.

Core Responsibilities:

• Proofread documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typographical errors
• Check for consistency in terminology, formatting, numbering, and capitalization throughout each document
• Apply the assigned style guide accurately — Chicago, AP, APA, or client house style as specified
• Use tracked changes and comments in Google Docs or Microsoft Word to communicate corrections clearly
• Flag structural, clarity, or factual issues for the editor's attention without rewriting the content
• Review tables, captions, footnotes, and headers as carefully as body text
• Complete daily document batches within the assigned turnaround time
• Communicate promptly with the editorial team if a document requires more than minor correction

Requirements:

• Exceptional command of English grammar and punctuation — Canadian English is our primary standard
• Proven ability to maintain high accuracy over long documents without losing focus
• Working knowledge of at least two major style guides
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word tracked changes and Google Docs suggesting mode
• Ability to meet tight deadlines — most documents have same-day or next-morning turnarounds
• Post-secondary education in English, linguistics, communications, or publishing is strongly preferred

Compensation & Schedule:

• $19–$26/hr based on document complexity and volume commitment
• Flexible daily schedule — work any hours as long as you meet turnaround commitments
• 15–25 hours per week depending on queue volume
• Fully remote — work from any location in Canada
• Paid skills assessment included in the application process
• Consistent work pipeline with priority access to premium document queues for top performers

Please include a brief description of your strongest grammar or style guide knowledge when applying. We may send a short proofreading test as part of our selection process.