Associate Specialist, Editor

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-class defense company in London, Ontario is seeking an English editor to join their Edit and Translation team. The role involves editing technical documentation, reviewing layouts, and providing language markups. Candidates should have a university degree in a language field, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Training will be provided, making it suitable for new entrants into the field.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• An openness to learn something new every day.

Responsibilities

• Edit technical documentation for style and format.
• Perform layout reviews of technical manuals before delivery.
• Provide accurate style and language markups.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization skills

Prioritization skills

Willingness to learn

Education

University degree in a language degree or related field

Tools

XML or other markup languages

Content management system

Job description

Description

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is a world-class defense company located in London, Ontario. GDLS-C is looking for an English editor to join their Edit and Translation team.

Position Summary

The daily duties of the editor position involve English editing of technical documentation for a prescribed style and format. The position also includes formatting and layout reviews of technical manuals prior to delivery. Language reviews are performed on a variety of outputs, including Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) and other electronic mediums, such as PDF. The editor is required to provide accurate style and language markups within a budget and deadline and author these changes in XML-formatted technical manuals.

The successful candidate will be provided one-on-one training. This training includes, not only style guides and style/language-specific guidance, but also content management system user training and authoring software training (XML). While prior experience in these systems is an asset, training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Required Qualifications

• University degree, honours or higher, preferably in a language degree or related field
• Excellent communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced team environment
• Willingness to learn technical skills as part of a highly skilled team
• An openness to learn something new every day

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience in English editing, copy editing, proofreading and/or related discipline
• English editing certification by an accredited organisation
• Working knowledge of XML or other markup languages
• Experience working within a content management system
• Familiarity with military standards
• Experience in a technical field, such as engineering or automotive industry

We look forward to hearing from you!

Physical Conditions And Hazards

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• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description

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Equipment Utilized

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Computer, monitors

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are provided by employer)