Jim Gifford

Jim Gifford serves as the Executive Editor at Simon & Schuster Canada, focusing on the acquisition and editing of nonfiction titles. With extensive experience in the publishing industry, Jim previously held the position of Editorial Director at HarperCollins Publishers, where notable Canadian authors were represented, and served as Executive Editor and Senior Editor, contributing to numerous award-nominated and bestselling titles. Jim's career includes teaching creative non-fiction writing at the University of Toronto, and roles at various publishing houses, including Thomas Allen & Son Ltd. and Stoddart Publishing, where a range of high-profile nonfiction works were edited. Jim's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and certificates in Book and Magazine Publishing from Ryerson University and Simon Fraser University, respectively.