Technical writer - Contractor ( approx. 2 days per week)

Location(s)

Montreal, QC (Canada)

Job Description

The Technical Writer is responsible for writing and editing content that supports the company’s product marketing and corporate communications needs. We’re looking for somebody who can research and understand the functionality and purpose of Velan Inc. products and translate this understanding into text that is easily absorbed and understood by any reader.

Main responsibilities:

Research and understand company product, purpose and functionality.
Prepare documentation and instructional material that is concise and easy to understand.
Proofread, edit, and write a variety of materials resulting in effective integration between the vehicle, environment and message while maintaining brand voice.
Collaborate with production and development teams to ensure project completion to deadline and budget.
Interact with both internal and external customers to determine best presentation.
Study and analyze the assignment in regards to innovation, product development, potential competition, target group and previously used mediums for the same or similar assignments.
Take part in all meetings that deal with the assignment including production and process related ones.
Analyze and track the success of launched assignments.
Make adjustments to existing copy as required.
Organize and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines.
Stay current and maintain a library of industry news and reference materials.
Stay current on copyright and plagiarism legislation and regulations.
Make recommendations for process improvements and more effective methods and mediums.
Maintain relationships with industry experts and press contacts for third party publications.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Marketing or Advertising required.
Minimum of 2 years of professional Technical Writing experience required.
Provide work portfolio.
Ability to create materials in a range of styles or as per prescribed style.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to write copy for SEO purposes.
Superb English writing, content development and editing skills (French is an asset).
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
Highly effective teamwork skills, but able to work independently when needed.
Computer literate, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail and Adobe Products.
Attention to detail in all areas of work.
Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects.
High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
Exposure to web communication and social media is an asset.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, oil and gas, power, refining or nuclear industry is an asset.

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