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Technical Writer

GuestTek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Full-time

Position : Technical Writer

Department : Product Development

The Technical Writer is responsible for researching, writing, editing, and revising all user documentation of great scope and advanced technical complexity to a target audience in a clear and concise manner.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Develops source materials, consults technical staff, and co-ordinates the preparation of required illustration materials.
  • Designs user materials and documentation.
  • Proactively participates on project teams to contribute to overall product development.
  • Working from design documents and hands-on product experience to research, write, and verify product information and operations procedures.
  • Write content for online help files, procedural and policy manuals, user guides, proposals, technical reports and instructional materials that explain installation, operation, and maintenance of software and / or hardware.
  • Rewrite and edit drafts for accuracy.
  • Required to create glossary, index or cross-reference information within Word.
  • Schedule activities to meet delivery dates and commitments.

Qualifications :

  • A degree or diploma in Communications / Technical Writing.
  • 3+ years of related documentation experience in a technical capacity.
  • Experience with Word, Flare, and Photoshop required.
  • Experience with SmartDraw and Sharepoint an asset.
  • Excellent grammar and the ability to express ideas clearly in writing.
  • Practical writing and design layout experience.
  • Takes a methodical approach to explaining processes and procedures
  • Able to communicate and work effectively with a variety of people.
  • Good organizational, time management and project management skills.

Personal Attributes :

  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
  • Research, interviewing and analytical skills.
  • Editing and proofreading skills.
  • Able to work well with minimal supervision.
  • Adaptable and flexible.
  • Able to deal with and learn from criticism.
  • Enjoy gathering and synthesizing information.
  • Must be willing to update skills and knowledge through professional development activities.
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