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Subject:JOB: Richmond, BC From:Jane Credland <jane_credland -at- EPICDATA -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 24 Aug 1999 11:07:55 -0700
A job posting at my company follows. Please don't respond to me. Send
your resume and cover letter to the address below.
Jane
jane_credland -at- epicdata -dot- com
Position: Intermediate or Senior Technical Writer
Location: Richmond, British Columbia
Epic Data Inc. is seeking a full-time intermediate or senior technical
writer to join our busy technical communication team. Epic Data is an
established, international supplier of integrated automated data
collection software that operates on a variety of platforms, including
Windows NT and UNIX.
Our Technical Communication Group produces user manuals, reference
guides, online help, training guides, and other printed and online
documentation for both a technical and an end user audience.
Job duties include:
· Researching software products under development
· Planning and scheduling documentation projects
· Writing, editing, and formatting technical documentation
· Preparing online help and printed materials for publication
· Developing training materials
· Organize usability testing of online help and printed materials
· Editing and updating existing printed and on-line help documents
· Working with the group to improve structure, presentation, and clarity
of documents
· Promote technical communication activities within the company.
Required skills and experience:
· Degree in English, Communication, Journalism, or a certificate in
Professional Writing
· Three to five years experience writing technical documentation in the
computer software or hardware industry
· Excellent writing and editing skills
· Experience with FrameMaker, RoboHELP, Adobe Acrobat, graphics, and
screen capture programs
· Experience with Windows NT and Unix
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work independently within a team environment
Salary: Commensurate with experience
To apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter
to:
Epic Data Inc.
Director, Human Resources
7280 River Road
Richmond, BC V6X 1X5
Phone: (604) 273-9146
Fax: (604) 273-1830
Email: hr -at- epicdata -dot- com
Website: http://www.epicdata.com
