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Position: Junior or Intermediate Technical Writer
Company: MPS Development (www.mps.com)
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Contact: jobs -at- mps-canada -dot- com or fax (604-904-0833)
A growing software development firm in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, has
opened a new, permanent position for a full time technical writer. In
addition to 1-3 years of technical writing experience, the successful
applicant must possess and have demonstrated the following qualifications:
* The proven ability to aggressively and effectively gather, integrate and
communicate complex technical information for specific audiences.
* Familiarity with common practices, document types and methods of writing
for the software industry.
* Proven proficiency with the Windows (95/98/NT) operating system, Microsoft
Word 97 and HTML-authoring software such as Microsoft FrontPage.
* The ability to effectively review and evaluate writing on a peer-to-peer
basis.
* The ability to work well and make contributions in a diverse team
environment, with a focus on meeting deadlines in a rapid development cycle.
* Familiarity with database technology, specifically Microsoft Access, SQL
Server, and distributed database architectures (client-server, online
collaboration, etc.).
* An understanding of graphical user interface standards and end-user
profiles.
The following items are not required, but are considered advantageous:
* Experience with Adobe FrameMaker, RoboHELP (or another online help
authoring system), PDF document distribution and other desktop publishing
software.
* Knowledge of relational database technology, as well as programming
methods and concepts. Specifically, Microsoft Access, Oracle, SQL and
distributed database architectures (client-server, online collaboration,
etc.), as well as Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
* Experience in developing and deploying online content.
* Knowledge of the construction industry.
In addition to a competitive starting salary and benefits package, we offer
a friendly, casual and constructive environment in which to work and grow.
Joining our current writing team, the successful applicant will help us
develop a department that works integrally with instead of following other
parts of the development team. For more information about who we are and
what we do, please see our Web site at www.mps.com. Direct any questions
regarding this position to dbarefoot -at- mps-canada -dot- com -dot-
We invite you to submit your resume with cover letter by e-mail
(jobs -at- mps-canada -dot- com, attachments only, please - no plain text resumes will
be accepted) or fax (604-904-0833), and ask that you indicate where you
learned about this position. All information received is strictly
confidential, and only those candidates who qualify for an interview will be
contacted.
