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Tech Writer (Yaletown)
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Company Overview
Recon Instruments has been passionately leading the innovation of customized solutions for direct-to-eye communications since 2006. Our technologies integrate Micro Optics Display Systems with state-of-the-art sensors and GPS technology. We provide real-time access to live navigation, communication, and performance-based information. From snowboarding to kite-surfing, motocross to SCUBA, sky-diving to marathons, Recon Instruments will lead innovations in sports training, performance, and straight-up fun.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Chief of Marketing, the Technical Writer is responsible for writing and editing technical documentation for the organization's products. This person must have excellent research skills, must be able to organize their ideas, and be able to translate technical terms into text that any number of audiences can understand.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain installation, configuration, how-to documentation, and online help for both customers and employees.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, while working independently and with other team members.
• As an integral part of cross-functional product teams, this person must learn the products by hands-on experience.
• Complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publishers to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, methods of reproduction and binding.
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence.
• Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
• Arrange for typing, duplication, localization, and distribution of material.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
Skill set and Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a technical writing role.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to interact with all levels in the organization.
• Highly motivated individual able to grasp complex software and learn quickly.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Possess very strong writing and verbal skills; and the ability to articulate concepts, messages and strategies.
• Excellent ability to stay cool under pressure, navigate calmly through change and roll with the punches.
• Demonstrate a passion for the industry, its players and trends.
• Ability to work with a small team that interacts with many different internal clients.
• Thrives in a team-oriented culture and knows how to have fun while working hard.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Acrobat and Adobe Graphic Design programs (PSD, PNG, AI, EPS, etc).
Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@reconinstruments.com with Technical Writer in the Subject line. Thank you for your application. Kindly note that only qualified candidate will be contacted.
Published at 25-09-2011
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