Technical Writer

**POSITION TITLE**:Technical Writer

**LOCATION**:Collingwood, ON

**Employment Type**: 15-month contract

**SHIFT**: Day Shift

MacLean Engineering is looking for a skilled and experienced **_Technical Writer_** to join our team in **_Collingwood, ON for a 15-month contract_**. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team working cross functionally throughout the organization. If you are looking to be challenged, valued, and rewarded with a competitive compensation package in a dynamic work environment, this position is for you

**About the Position**: _The Technical Writer is responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation for all MacLean Engineering equipment including underground mobile mining equipment, municipal equipment and attachments as well as industrial equipment. This position requires the following proficiencies:_
- Creating and revising operator’s and service manuals within the guidelines of industry standards.
- Authoring and maintaining Publications material listings for internal MacLean Engineering use by various departments including Engineering, Product Management and Field Service
- Author and maintain Operator's Manuals with support from Engineering and Marketing departments
- Work with all MacLean Engineering Departments in the streamlining and standardization of all our manuals
- Work with the department manager to develop and maintain meaningful departmental metrics, schedules and workflows
- Champion technical publications process improvement initiatives
- Participate, as requested, in customer site visits for the purpose of validating vehicle operating and maintenance instructions
- Lead, when required, teams of junior writers and related team members, to complete larger projects within tight project deadlines
- Mentor Technical Writers in all areas of technical writing, document design, writing standards, content reusability, and document maintenance
- Work with management to select and maintain software tools used to create technical manuals
- Act as the arbiter for information included in all technical manuals
- Diploma or Degree in a related discipline is required
- Technical Writing certificate from a recognized educational facility is an asset
- Project Management experience would be an asset
- Five (5) + years technical experience in a production and/or heavy mobile equipment environment, preferably mining
- Five (5) + years’ experience writing technical documentation, including Operator's Guides, Maintenance Manuals, and support documentation.
- Two (2) + years documentation related project-management experience
- A clear understanding of design procedures and a strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, XML or DITA, Corel Draw, LinkOne, and would be an asset
- Excellent proof-reading and editorial skills for reviewing electronic documentation with regards to proper format, spelling, and grammar
- Excellent communication skills as the ability to communicate effectively with senior management is required.

**About Us**: _MacLean Engineering has been a leading innovator of underground mining equipment solutions for over 50 years. As we continue to expand our product range and geographic footprint, we remain privately owned and consistently focused on the Company founder’s original engineered design imperatives - safety, productivity and enduring quality. MacLean Engineering has four manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie and Mexico. Our workforce is comprised of various skilled trades working together in a safety and quality-oriented environment to produce components and equipment to the underground mining industry, as well as the municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors._
- MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005)._
- MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs._