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Subject:Job Posting - Vancouver, BC From:Darren Barefoot <dbarefoot -at- MPS-CANADA -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 19 Feb 1999 16:27:04 -0800
Please reply to jobs -at- mps-canada -dot- com -dot-
Technical Editor
A growing software development firm in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, is
accepting resumes for a position as full time technical editor. In addition
to at least five years of technical writing experience and two years of
technical editing experience, the successful applicant must possess and have
demonstrated the following qualifications:
* 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 FrameMaker.
* Knowledge of relational database technology, as well as programming
methods and concepts. Specifically, Microsoft Access and distributed
database architectures (client-server, online collaboration, etc.), as well
as Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
* The ability to work well and make contributions in a diverse team
environment, with a focus on meeting deadlines in a rapid development cycle.
* The proven ability to aggressively and effectively gather, integrate and
communicate complex technical information for specific audiences.
The following items are not required, but are considered advantageous:
* Experience and knowledge of project management and instructional design.
* Proficiency with RoboHELP (or another online help authoring system), HTML
and PageMaker (or another desktop publishing program).
* 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.
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 by 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.
