Content Strategist - 12 Month Contract

D2l; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness subsidies

Home internet reimbursement

Volunteer days

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

D2L is seeking a Content Strategist with a passion for localization and technical writing to join our team. The role focuses on crafting user-centric, culturally relevant content across multilingual platforms. Hybrid work from our Canada offices or remote work options are available, with a 12-month contract.

You’ll collaborate with developers, product managers, and UX designers to ensure content accuracy, consistency, and accessibility while driving efficient SOPs and content governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field and 5+ years of experience in content strategy/technical writing.
• Experience using GitHub for version control.
• Hands-on experience with MadCap Flare or similar XML-based publishing tools.
• Familiarity with localization tools such as SDL Trados or MemoQ.
• Understanding of SEO, analytics, and web content standards.
• Programming basics in XML/HTML/CSS/JavaScript and strong project management.

Responsibilities

• Plan multilingual content strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Produce high-quality, persona-specific documentation and release notes.
• Create accessible tutorials and visuals to assist end users.
• Develop and maintain consistent style guides and SOPs.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and UX to meet content requirements.
• Manage content release cycles and track usability metrics.
• Conduct content audits and address gaps with localization teams.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Technical writing certificate

Tools

GitHub

MadCap Flare

SDL Trados

MemoQ

XML/HTML/CSS/JS

CMS / LMS

Job description

the company is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and the company is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.

the company is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as the company.

the company has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team - yes, a real person looks at your resume! While we use AI tools internally to streamline tasks like meeting notes, summaries, and administrative work, these tools never rank resumes, make hiring decisions, or influence candidate evaluations.

We are seeking a Content Strategist with a passion for localization and technical writing to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, a talent for clear communication, and a desire to make a global impact. As part of our team, you’ll help craft and manage content strategies that are user-centric, culturally relevant, and technically accurate.

Your collaboration with cross-functional teams and focus on user experience will contribute significantly to the overall success of our products and customers.

This role is based out of the company's Kitchener office (hybrid) or within Canada (remote). Note this role is a 12 month contract.

How will I make an impact?

• Plan and create multi-lingual content strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Produce high-quality, persona-specific documentation that meets applicable writing and information architecture standards.
• Create accessible gifs and video tutorials to help end-users succeed in their daily tasks.
• Develop and follow style guide and writing guidelines to drive brand consistency.
• Develop, document, and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) to drive efficiency.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand product and documentation requirements
• Manage release cycle tasks and assignments within set deadlines.
• Develop, conduct, and track usability tests with internal/external stakeholders.
• Analyze productivity metrics.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to address multi-lingual content gaps.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Assist in developing and implementing content strategies for global audiences.
• Assist in developing and implementing the use of AI to enhance the documentation and process quality.
• Contribute to the creation and management of style guides, glossaries, and templates to ensure consistency across all content.
• Conduct content audits to identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement.

Localization and Internationalization

• Collaborate with translators and regional teams to adapt content for different languages and cultures.
• Review and QA localized content to ensure accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Collaborate with translation vendors to maintain translation memories for consistency across regions.

Technical Writing and Documentation

• Write, edit, and organize technical content such as release notes, FAQs, help topics, blog posts, how-to video tutorials, and other media.
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and UX designers to ensure content meets technical and user requirements.
• Update and maintain documentation to reflect new features and user feedback.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work with cross-functional teams to align content with business objectives and user needs.
• Assist in presenting content strategies and findings to stakeholders.
• Provide input on content design and structure to enhance user experience.

Performance Tracking and Improvement

• Use analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of localized and technical content.
• Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to refine and optimize content.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in content strategy, localization, and technical writing.

Suggested Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, technical writing certificate, or equivalent work experience
• Approximately 5 years total relevant experience
• Experience in using version control tools such as GitHub
• Experience working with XML-based documentation publishing software, such as MadCap Flare
• Familiarity with localization tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ), content and learning management systems (CMS and LMS)
• Understanding of SEO principles and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Knowledge of programming languages, such as XML, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail

This position is to fill an existing vacancy

The expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below. The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience. It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at the company the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.

Base Salary Range

$57,000—$80,000 CAD

Why we're awesome:

At the company, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:

• Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our SkillsWave Program
• 2 Paid Days off for SkillsWave-related activities like exams or final assignments
• Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
• Retirement planning
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Home Internet Reimbursements
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Social Events
• Dog Friendly Offices Spaces at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne offices.