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Technical Writer
- Victoria, BC, Canada
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Our client, an established employer in British Columbia, is seeking a Technical Writer to join their Technical Communications team.
In this role, you will play a vital role in providing world-class user documentation for advanced-technology hardware and software systems, helping users easily navigate complex products and maximize their value.
This is a 1-year contract with potential to extend, hybrid in Victoria, BC.
What You’ll Do: •
- Gather and interpret technical information from multiple sources.
- Create explanatory 2D graphics using specific design software.
- Produce and edit installation guides and user manuals for new and existing products.
- Maintain and update a body of existing product documentation.
- Create and maintain HTML files for help systems and online documentation.
- Coordinate and collaborate with product teams to deliver content that aligns with business needs and timing.
What You Bring:
- Demonstrated technical and promotional writing/illustration experience.
- Experience working on technical writing for both complex hardware and software products - a MUST
- Experience in desktop publishing and illustration software
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a team-player attitude and self-motivation.
- Strong technical aptitude and a passion for lifelong learning to investigate new topics with minimal guidance.
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Responsibilities
Gather and interpret technical information, create explanatory 2D graphics, and produce or update installation guides, user manuals, and online help documentation. Collaborate with product teams to deliver accurate documentation that meets business needs and timelines.
Requirements
Candidates must have technical writing experience with complex hardware and software products, along with experience in desktop publishing and illustration software. The role also calls for promotional writing and illustration experience, strong technical aptitude, effective interpersonal skills, teamwork, self-motivation, and the ability to learn independently.
Skills
- Technical Writing
- Promotional Writing
- Technical Illustration
- Technical Information Research
- 2D Graphics Creation
- Installation Guide Production
- User Manual Production
- Desktop Publishing
- Illustration Software
- HTML Documentation
- Help System Documentation
- Hardware Documentation
- Software Documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Motivation
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Categories
- Technology
- Creative & Media
- Engineering
Keywords
- Technical Communications
- Technical Writing
- Promotional Writing
- Technical Illustration
- 2D Graphics
- Desktop Publishing
- Illustration Software
- HTML
- Help Systems
- Online Documentation
- User Manuals
- Installation Guides
- Product Documentation
- Hardware
- Software
- Technical Information
- Product Teams
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Contract