technical writer Saint-Laurent
Job description
Verdant Environmental Technologies Inc is experiencing hyper-growth in our markets which we service with our green technology.
We are looking for a technical writer/editor contractor who can help us with our technical manuals for our smart thermostats . There will be numerous projects throughout the year because of our growth. If you are looking for a stable technical writing contract, you need to reach out to us
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and subject matter experts to gather information and understand the functionality and features of our smart thermostat products.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical manuals, user guides, installation instructions, troubleshooting guides, and other related documentation for both print and digital formats.
- Organize complex information into logical, easy-to-understand formats, ensuring clarity and coherence throughout the documentation.
- Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy and up-to-date information, staying informed about the latest developments in smart thermostat technology.
- Review, edit, and proofread existing documents to improve readability, grammar, and overall quality.
- Standardize and enforce style guidelines, ensuring consistency and adherence to company standards.
- Collaborate with the design team to incorporate visuals, diagrams, and illustrations to enhance the clarity and comprehension of the documentation.
- Conduct usability testing and gather feedback from users to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of the manuals.
Required Skills:
- 3 years of experience of technical writing with a strong background in writing technical manuals
- Ability to create images or diagrams in Adobe Illustrator or similar graphic software
- fluency in Business/Technical English, fluency in French is a definite asset
- HVAC knowledge and graphic design/creation are also a strong bonus asset for this position
- Familiarity with Confluence
This is a hybrid position working out of our office in Ville St Laurent.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: $20.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Verdant follows the CNESST protocols for COVID 19
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saint-Laurent, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- technical writing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint-Laurent, QC
Expected start date: 2023-06-05
