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Job Announcement - Junior Tech Writer (contract) -- Toronto
Subject:Job Announcement - Junior Tech Writer (contract) -- Toronto From:Pat Anderson <panders -at- AW -dot- SGI -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 8 Dec 1998 16:23:42 -0500
(please don't reply to me)
Wanted: Junior Technical Writer (3 month contract position) to take
existing documentation in FrameMaker and revise it for a software package
being ported to a different platform.
You will gather information from software developers by e-mail and
interview; test the functionality from within the software package, and
revise existing reference and tutorial documentation to cover changed
functionality; test, edit, and illustrate (where necessary) existing
documentation; update on-line HTML documentation as well as print
documentation from single-source FrameMaker files.
Experience and qualifications:
Candidate must have at least one year experience writing end-user software
manuals, graphic skills, the ability to think in 3D, and to be an
enthusiastic customer advocate.
Experienced working with FrameMaker, HTML, and on-line documentation in a
UNIX environment.
Experience documenting 3D design, animation, or paint programs and writing
for UNIX and NT products will weigh heavily in your favor.
A proven teamwork ethic is required. The ability to work with a group in
pressure situations while maintaining both deadlines and a positive
attitude will be an important consideration. Skills of negotiation,
diplomacy, and prioritization will be necessary.
Education:
Degree in English, Journalism, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
experience.
Please send resumes and cover letters to:
Alias|Wavefront
210 King St. East
Toronto, Canada
M5A 1J7
Attention: Human Resources
Fax: 416-369-6142
email: careers -at- aw -dot- sgi -dot- com
Please forward resumes by e-mail or fax. When sending resumes by e-mail,
please save as an attachment for Word for Windows.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
