Technical Writer

Location

Calgary, AB | Canada

Job description

Connecting you to Information Technology jobs in Calgary!

ABOUT STAFFING recruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with Information Technology jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management, and technical fields. We specialize in providing solutions for organizations that urgently need positions filled or that require confidentiality, which means you receive exclusive access to opportunities often unavailable anywhere else.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach to hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews, and make our matches to jobs based on what will benefit both the employee and the employer. As Master’s at Matching Culture, we can connect you with an extensive network of reputable employers. We evaluate each employer’s expectations, opportunities, and qualification and skill requirements, as well as their corporate culture. We use this information to do our best to place you in a position that aligns with your goals, motivations, personality, and values.

Job ID: 42258

Job Type: Direct Hire

Category: Information Technology – Technical Writer

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Our S.E. Calgary client is seeking an eager and self-motivated Technical Writer to join their growing team.

Responsibilities include writing, editing, and maintaining instructions for users of their proprietary software integrations. Along with contributing to the creation and development of internal and external communication material.

The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, exceptional technical and business writing acumen, and the ability to thrive in an independent yet collaborative work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Writing, editing, and maintaining instructions for users of their proprietary software integrations
• Using ticketing system to organize deliverables and meet deadlines
• Contributing to the creation and development of internal and external communication material, such as presentations and web pages
• Establishing detailed processes to ensure existing content remains current, relevant, and useful
• Supporting in the creation of internal job descriptions for technical roles
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Post-secondary education in communications, English or a related field

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• A satisfactory criminal record check is required
• A satisfactory credit check is required
• Comfortable discussing technical material and procedures with software developers, engineers, and other subject matter experts
• Strong understanding of software related technical writing
• Prior experience with PHP (Java), Node.js and React programs (strong asset)

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ technical writing experience is required
• Solid writing and editing experience with a focus on clear, concise, and targeted deliverables

Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding time management skills, able to meet deadlines with ease
• Flexible and adaptable in nature, able to shift priorities at any given time and manage multiple conflicting priorities
• High attention to detail and organization
• Self-motivated and curious by nature, not afraid to investigate and ask questions in order to achieve desired results
• Able to function autonomously as well as in a collaborative environment

Base Salary: $70,000 – 80,000+ per year

• Salary based on experience
• Health benefit package provided
• RRSP matching program
• Free parking

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote and required to be on-site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

The About Staffing Team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. We accept applications from everyone, and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer.

We are inclusive, we listen and treat others with respect and sincerity, no matter the visible or invisible differences. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is heard and valued. You Be You—we insist.

More on About Staffing

Since 1996, About Staffing has been connecting exceptional candidates with Canada’s greatest employers from all industries and sectors. We take pride in making meaningful workplace connections and invite you to join the About Staffing community of professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

If you don’t hear from us, do not be alarmed. A recruiter will keep your resume on file for future opportunities. If and when a position vacancy becomes available and you meet the requirements, a recruiter will reach out to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting information technology jobs so check back with us regularly.

For more FAQs, feel free to stop by our job seeker page.

Please reference Job ID: 42258 in your application.

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