TECHNICAL WRITER

Swanson Reed | Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Swanson Reed, a leading global R&D tax and innovation advisory firm, is seeking a technical writer/editor. You will interview production and engineering staff, study journals to understand technologies, and draft clear materials including newsletters, client reports, and white papers.

You will format and organize raw documents, coordinate edits with engineers and managers, and collaborate with a team of writers and the chief editor to produce precise reports and publications.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Business Writing, Journalism or Science.
• 1+ years experience working with technical documents is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interview production and engineering personnel.
• Read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
• Utilize an established outline and source material to finalize documents and make the report flow correctly with the raw data and results from engineers.
• Take a raw copy of a document, format, and organize the document. Reports can include newsletters, client reports, technical papers, speeches and business documents.
• Communicate edited changes to engineers and managers.
• Work with many similar writers and the chief editor in a team.

Education

Degree or diploma in Business Writing, Journalism or Science

Job description

Our Firm

Swanson Reed is a leading global R&D tax and innovation advisory firm. We service a diverse range of clients from technology start-ups to billion dollar Government Owned Corporations in the commercial aspects of research, development, management and technology transfer.

Your Responsibilities

• Interview production and engineering personnel.
• Read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
• Utilize an established outline and source material to finalize documents and make the report flow correctly with the raw data and results from engineers.
• You will also be expected to take a raw copy of a document, format, and organize the document. Reports can include global practice newsletters, client reports, technical/white papers, speeches, presentations and business documents.
• Communicate edited changes to engineers and managers.
• Work with many similar writers and the chief editor in a team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Business Writing, Journalism or Science.
• 1+ years experience working with technical documents is desirable.

A self-starter with an inquisitive mind who demonstrates a committed and flexible approach complemented by exceptional relationship management skills will excel in this role.

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