Technical Writer

**About Woodland Mills**:
Woodland Mills was founded by two friends who shared a love for solving mechanical problems from a young age. As landowners, they were unable to find well-built, affordable forestry equipment, so they decided to engineer it themselves. From the moment they established Woodland Mills in 2009, the company's mission was clear: to offer robust, high-performance products at a reasonable price, while eliminating unnecessary intermediate costs by selling directly to customers.

Woodland Mills has become globally recognized as a leader in affordable forestry equipment, with a full line of portable sawmills, bandsaw sawmills, wood chippers, stump grinders, log arches and trailers. The company is headquartered in Ontario, Canada, with a 100,000 square foot warehousing and distribution network that extends throughout North America.

Woodland Mills products are trusted by acreage owners, hobby farmers, woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts. That loyal customer base continues to deliver industry-leading ratings, thanks to a solid commitment to quality, exceptional customer care and technical support. The owners remain actively involved in Woodland Mills, driving innovation and ensuring every product upholds their commitment to practical innovation and lasting value.

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Produce high-quality technical documentation on forestry equipment including woodchippers, stump grinders, forestry winches, and firewood processors
- Collaborate with internal product engineers, developers, and technical staff to understand product lines and related accessories, becoming familiar with their assembly and operation
- Work closely with product engineers for pictorial and exploded diagram segments in operator manuals and technical support documents
- Research and collect usability feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers, incorporating the pertinent data into future document revisions
- Work with web development team to ensure the latest documents and drawings are available to the public for download
- Manage and organize all legacy and new product digital content on the company network

**Education and technical requirements**
- 5 years’ minimum experience as a technical writer, with a focus on machinery, farm equipment or other mechanical equipment
- Background in mechanical or industrial engineering
- Ability to translate technical information into easily understandable instructions for customers
- Knowledge of macOS, Apple Pages, and Microsoft Office suite
- Creativity with using photographs, drawings, diagrams, animations, and charts that increase user comprehension
- Solidworks CAD software knowledge is considered an asset
- Excellent written skills in English.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good time-management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluency in French is an asset

**Work Location**:
This position requires a daily in-person presence at our office at 1431 Scugog Line 6, Port Perry.

**Why Join Woodland Mills**:
At Woodland Mills, we've cultivated a friendly, collaborative work environment where everyone's expertise and ideas are valued. We believe in the power of teamwork, and we know the company's success is driven by diverse skills and perspectives.

Joining our team means being a part of a brand that customers trust. We have an established reputation for delivering high-quality products, and we take pride in our commitment to innovation. We believe in recognizing hard work, which is why we offer competitive compensation that rewards every individual's abilities and dedication.

But it's not just about the work - we also believe in maintaining a positive, entrepreneurial environment. Work-life balance is important, and we strive to provide every employee with the support and flexibility they need to thrive, personally and professionally.

**How to Apply**:
We offer a competitive compensation package including a healthcare spending account.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Perry, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person