Technical Writer

1 month ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**ENG Civil Engineering**:

- Competition No.

**S104151286D1**
- Posting Date

**Nov 28, 2023**
- Closing Date

**Dec 05, 2023**
- Position Type

**Full Time - Grant Funded**
- Salary Range

**$47,918 to $64,697 per year**
- Grade

**07**
- Hours

**35**

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

**Location - **Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

**Working for the University of Alberta**

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Department summary**

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and the School of Mining & Petroleum Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate students some of the finest instruction and facilities in North America.

Our state-of-the-art research and instructional labs are matched only by our team of professors and researchers - recognized as some of the top achievers and scientists in their fields.

**Position summary**

Reporting to Professor AbouRizk, the Technical Writer plays a key role in the coordination and finalization of communication materials produced on behalf of the staff and students associated with the trust holder's research program.

**Duties**
- Provides high-level editing and formatting for academic journal, conference submissions, theses and other materials.
- Assists in preparing annual reports for the University, NSERC, or industrial partners.
- Coordinates the content, design and production of targeted communications tools, including online and social media content, newsletters, brochures, posters, presentations, and other information, promotional materials and stakeholder documents
- Quickly assesses the writing style necessary for each project and easily transitions from one style to another.
- Works in a collaborative environment where consultation with the Chair staff and graduate students determines the guiding principles for each writing project.
- Researches and writes materials that raise awareness and the profile of the Chair.
- Provides individual and group writing instruction and tutorials as necessary.
- Exercises resourcefulness; Independently initiates research to find a solution.
- Liaises with other communications staff within department, faculty, the university, Chair's partner organizations, and external stakeholders.
- Maintains Chair website, including writing content/material for new pages, updating existing ones as required, ensuring that information is current and accurate.
- Communicates with printers and publishers as necessary

**Minimum Qualifications**
- A diploma or certificate in English, business communications, public relations, journalism, or a related discipline—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years’ experience with technical writing
- Experience in desktop publishing software-preferably Adobe lnDesign-is mandatory.
- Must be familiar with a variety of style guides (e.g., Chicago, APA. CP).
- Experience with social media tools and web content management systems.

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter that outlines why you believe you are the right person for this position. Also, in your cover letter, please provide a detailed answer to the following question**:_"How will you contribute to a culture of trust, effectiveness and execution in the Faculty of Engineering?"_** '

Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered. Applications received with a cover letter that does not specifically address these important items will also not be considered.

**How to Apply**

**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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