Technical Writer

Job# FT29835
Location Calgary, AB
Job Type Contract
Salary Negotiable
Contact sgerard@finney-taylor.com
Status FTFILL
Date Posted November 20, 2023
Submission Deadline December 17, 2023
Job Stream
Benefits Our Client is looking for a Technical Writer for 3-6 months to start with possible extension

Details

Job Description :Reporting to the IT Business Relationship Manager, the Technical Writer will play a lead role in establishing standards, best practices and rigor within the IT division.


Must Have Primary Skills :
  • Review and validate existing documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with industry standards.        
  • Design, research, create, and edit a range of documents, including user guides and manuals, technical specifications, training materials, user policies, and proposals, for both print and online media. ·         
  • Create clear and detailed implementation guides outlining the best practices for setting up and configuring the documentation ensuring efficient utilization. ·         
  • Design a detailed migration plan that provides a step-by-step roadmap for transitioning from the current data lineage tool to the new solution, including tools, processes, and timelines. ·         
  • Act as a technical consultant to provide insights and guidance to project teams and stakeholders.


Nice To Have Secondary Skills :
  • Liaise with department heads and end users to define identify business procedures and establish documentation needs for hardware and software. ·         
  • Organize cross-functional meetings to align on general strategy for content and authoring of documents, ensuring accurate and timely completion of documents. 
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with process owners, SMEs, IT trainers, business analysts and project managers


Proven Experience In :
  • A university degree or college diploma in Communications or Computer Science. 
  • Equivalent work experience would also be considered      
  • A minimum of three years of experience as a Technical Writer. ·        
  • Hands-on technical writing and editing experience, with specific experience in documenting information technology software and systems ·        
  • Demonstrated knowledge of desktop publishing tools, including, Adobe FrameMaker, and WebWorks ePublisher. 
  • Sound knowledge of XML and HTML and various help formats ·         
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical and decision-making abilities. ·         
  • Proven advanced computer skills; particularly MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom, MS Teams, social media platforms and other technology. ·        
send email to sgerard@finney-taylor.com
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Skills
  • Operating Systems
    • Experience In at least 3 years of experience with/in Technical Writiting
  • Soft Skills
    • Experience In at least 3 years of experience with/in Technical Writing