Communications and Technical Writer

**Department** Faculty of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept

**Salary range** $47,918.92 to $64,697.48

**Hours per week** 35

**Grade** 7

**Posted date** October 31, 2024

**Closing date** November 8, 2024

**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded

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

This position has an end date of December 31, 2025, and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

**Location - **This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

**Working at 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 FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working for the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and School of Mining & Petroleum Engineering**

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and School of Mining & Petroleum Engineering are among the top departments in Canada. Groundbreaking research taking place at the Department level includes current issues like land reclamation of oil sands tailings ponds, biomechanical engineering, wastewater treatment and environmental engineering.

The Department and School:

- house the largest river-ice research group in Canada
- has the largest and oldest petroleum engineering program in the country
- offer the only accredited petroleum engineering undergraduate degree
- have students from more than 40 countries studying and conducting research

**Position**

Reporting to the Director of the Centre for Smart Transportation (CST), the Communications and Technical Writer at the Centre for Smart Transportation will provide comprehensive writing and editing support to CST faculty, staff, and students, including proposal development and high-level editing of scholarly material; produce and coordinate all CST communications materials, including the CST website and newsletter; and coordinate CST-related training, information, and other events.

**Duties**
- Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support for submission of scientific publications
- Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support for funding proposals
- Draft letters of support and other correspondence for CST faculty staff
- Lead/assist with event planning (e.g., conference and symposium)
- Lead/assist with development of communication/marketing materials

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Minimum requirements include a diploma or certificate in technical editing, communications, or a related field.
- At least two years of experience working in a university setting or other large organization would also be an asset.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- A university degree in communications, English, or a related discipline that emphasizes strong language skills would be an asset. A Master’s degree or higher would be preferred.

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

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight November 8, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.