STC Westcoast Job Postings

924–Technical writer

2012-01-20T01:50:35+00:00

Prepare an operations and maintenance manual for a small steam plant in Vancouver. Work with staff in the plant to take operator input and create a site specific manual; with input from OEM manuals. The draft is in place, samples of similar work are on hand, P&IDs are in place.

923–Technical/legal editor

2012-01-17T21:38:24+00:00

Specialty Technical Publishers produces many legal, environmental, health and safety, accounting, and corporate governance publications that assist professionals in their work. Our authors are experts who prepare quarterly updates detailing changes and developments in their fields. Our editors work with these authors on a long-term basis, smoothing the vagaries of their text, cross-checking their facts, and managing the production of updates in both print and online mediums.

921 - Electronic Document Analyst

2012-01-10T21:00:10+00:00

Responsibilities
Same as the Electronic Document Analyst position, but focusing on the development of dynamic, interactive EngageOne templates to integrate with the client’s new claims system (not web or fillable PDF forms).

E-Forms Production
• Develops and programs dynamic, interactive web forms, variable data print forms, and PDF documents to integrate with the clients systems/mainframe data for print, online application and storage.

• Designs the style, layout, user interface, functionality, and technical components of forms and documents to meet business requirements.

• Delivers documents or files in appropriate format according to predetermined specifications.

• Discusses job requirements, expectations, and potential solutions with clients, as required.
Application Problems

• Investigates Help Desk calls and Incident Reports to resolve issues in production with minimum down time.

• Troubleshoots application problems by referring to technical documentation and software manuals, consulting with Programmer Analysts, software suppliers and other external resources.

• Edits source codes, uses conversion software.
Acceptance Testing
Performs acceptance testing to ensure forms meet business rules and functional requirements.
File Storage and Documentation

• Maintains and archives a library of electronic files for future updating and reference.

• Writes and maintains technical documentation of all electronic applications.

New Software/Equipment

• Participates in testing new software and equipment, making recommendations for future requirements.

• Keeps current on new applications, upgrades and production techniques.

Performs other related duties that do not affect the nature of the job.

922–Treasurer

2012-01-10T06:09:49+00:00

Part-time volunteer position as Treasurer for the Canada West Coast chapter of the Society for Technical Communication. Applicants must be members of the STC in good standing.

920 - Technical Writers with Information Mapping Experience

2012-01-03T21:00:53+00:00

Successful candidates will have experience
-“Mapping” policy and procedure documentation by reading/analyzing/organizing source documents, of all types
-interviewing subject matter experts to clarify source documents
-completing task analysis with SMEs
-following formats and standards guidelines
-managing multiple and competing priorities of varying complexity
-working within a writing team, and
-meeting demanding deadlines.