We are currently searching for an experienced technical writer with some desk top publishing experience for a part time or permanent position in our offices just outside of Montreal in Lachine Quebec. The technical writer will prepare technical publications SOP (in English) for the proper usage and maintenance of our company’s products. The candidate must have excellent English writing and communication skills.

Metso at a glance:
Metso is a global Mining equipment manufacturer with over 25,000 employees world-wide. Metso is moving into a new business model of long term maintenance and operation programs for its equipment and process solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a technical writer in related field.
• Excellent knowledge of  MS Office suite.
• Experience with communication and desk top publishing software (FrameMaker, Adobe communications suite).
• Be technically savvy and be able to learn complex subjects quickly.
• Able to liaise with various departments to ensure consistent voice and content across all channels.
• Able to actively engage with subject matter experts and other resources across multiple teams.
• Able to adhere to company style guide and writing standards.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience with document management systems an asset.

Please send your CV to: Mr Clive Heath, clive [dot] heath [at] metso [dot] com

Autodesk Games is a group of innovative, talented renegades dedicated to redefining the way video games are created.
We are looking for a contractor to work in our SDK documentation team, managing the documentation for our suite of middleware products for the game industry, including Kynapse, HumanIK, and Beast. The position is a parental leave replacement, starting in February and lasting until September.
You will be responsible for writing traditional forms of documentation and creating effective new teaching aids that explain to customers how to use our products and solutions. A motivated and creative self-starter, you thrive in a fast-paced environment where both individual contributions and teamwork make a difference. You have a flair for writing, empathy for the user, and an innate ability to set priorities, manage your tasks and meet your deadlines.
You’ll work at our Old Montreal office with a diverse group in a fast-paced, casual environment that is a lot of fun. Some of your tasks and responsibilities may include:

• Designing, writing and maintaining learning content for a variety of products, including 3D content authoring tools and “middleware” SDKs that customers integrate into their games.
• Writing documentation for game designers and programmers.
• Contributing to product design and development through feedback on usability.
• Gaining a detailed overall knowledge of game development processes and the role of Autodesk software in customer pipelines.
• Working closely with software developers, product designers and support engineers to get the information and feedback you need.
• Working closely with other technical communicators to gather and integrate cross-product content.

Requirements:

• Superlative English writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience documenting software
• Technical aptitude, curiosity and quick comprehension of new concepts
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, to meet deadlines, and to laugh in the face of pressure

Desired Knowledge/Skills:

• Good French communication skills
• Experience with programming in object-oriented languages such as C++
• Knowledge of HTML, XML and related web technologies
• Exposure to 3D design, animation and rendering software
• Familiarity with version control systems and content management systems
• Interest in games, game development and the game industry

Interested candidates should please send a CV and cover letter to robb [dot] surridge [at] autodesk [dot] com

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and services to mobile and fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use our network equipment, and more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. We are currently looking for a senior technical writer to fill a contract position.
Duration: 6-12 months +
Main Responsibilities:
Working independently and in collaboration with other writers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), this senior writer can create and update technical documentation such as user and system administration guides as well as operations and maintenance instructions for multimedia or network solutions.
Job Description:

• Researches and fully understands the products being documented.
• Ability to follow Ericsson Customer Product Information standards and processes.
• Experience with rapid iterative planning and development cycles associated with Agile methodologies.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams (analysts, testers, developers, and writers).
• Ability to produce customer documentation with a minimum of detailed requirements documentation.
• Develops and integrates graphics with deliverable documents.
• Synthesizes content from disparate document sources from multiple authors into a single deliverable.
• Uses the company’s version control system to maintain files.
• Performs job tasks such as editing copy, formatting, or converting documents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Technical Writer.
• Excellent command of English language.
• Ability to research and convey technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with peers and Subject Matter Expert (SMEs).
• Expert knowledge of industry standard technical writing tools (Desktop Publishing tools, Acrobat, and so on). Knowledge of XML editor is an asset.
• Knowledge of telecommunication industry is an asset.
• Experience documenting user interfaces such as Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), Web Interfaces, and Command Line Interfaces (CLIs).
• Good understanding of file management and version control systems.
• Good knowledge of programming concepts.
• Highly developed knowledge of style guide principles.

Please send your CV to Albert Vadacchino
albert[dot]vadacchino[at]ericsson[dot]com

Due to strong growth their client is seeking a Senior Technical Writer for a long term contract in Montreal.
What they will offer you:

• A great place to succeed!
• A team approach to everything they do!
• An autonomous entrepreneurial team within a well-established stable organization!
• No Micromanagement just delivery of great results together!
• And a corporate culture that encourages innovative thinking and rewards great ideas
• Personal Empowerment!

What is needed to succeed?

• As a senior technical writer you have a successful track record of developing product documentation including user guides, technical documents and online help systems. As part of an integrated team of developers, testers, and product managers, the technical writer will work within the company’s SDLC to deliver the documentation.
• A passion for contributing to and following the documentation processes, standards, templates and styles. Having worked in a fast-paced environment with changing demands and priorities is a comfortable environment for you.
• Being a self-motivated, well organized individual with a commitment to quality and an exceptional eye for detail gives you the ability to work independently and remotely at times.
• Your personality and working style allows for flexibility in order to adapt to changing requirements, scope, and schedules. If so you should also be able to have the ability to manage multiple projects and assess priorities.

What technical knowledge will allow you great success?

• A minimum of seven years technical writing experience.
• Experienced in documenting software applications.
• Experience in creating graphics & screen captures for technical illustrations.
• Experience in the Information Technology and/or Healthcare sectors is preferred.
• Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and  spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar is essential.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker.
• Experience using and implementing Adobe RoboHelp.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple technical areas, in particular the software development cycle and internet related technologies.

How do you get your chance to join?
See the job at:  http://www.talentlab.com/?q=job-seekers/view-job&JobOrderID=108

Analyste principal, Rédacteur de demandes de proposition

Description du poste

• Travailler en collaboration avec les équipes chargées des demandes de proposition pour formuler des propositions adéquates et concurrentielles. 
• Traiter les questionnaires et les demandes de proposition dans les délais requis; évaluer les exigences, utiliser et coordonner les ressources et établir l’ordre de priorité des tâches.
• Travailler conjointement avec les équipes des ventes et en étroite collaboration avec les experts des autres services pour communiquer de manière efficace les caractéristiques des produits et services de la compagnie. 
• Rédiger des textes clairs, concis et convaincants qui s’appuient sur des messages et des thèmes gagnants. 
• Réviser les textes et faire la correction d’épreuves pour assurer la conformité aux exigences internes et à celles du marché. 
• Recueillir, analyser et diffuser les données et l’information sur la compagnie. 
• Maintenir le contact avec les autres services pour assurer l’uniformité des communications avec les clients internes et externes, les conseillers et les clients éventuels. 
• Traiter les questionnaires et autres documents avec un minimum de supervision et d’aide. 
• Gérer les bases de données. 

Senior Analyst, Proposal Writing

Position Overview

Technical Writer – Rédacteur Technique, (Proligent)

Job Summary

 Averna en bref :

Averna offre des solutions et des services à la fine pointe de l’industrie aux fabricants d’appareils de télécommunications et d’électronique du monde entier. Elle accélère le développement des produits tout en stimulant la qualité et l’innovation.

• La mondialisation@l’oeuvre : aidez nos clients à l’échelle internationale et collaborez avec des collègues au Canada, aux États-Unis, au Mexique, en Europe et en Asie.
• L’innovation@l’oeuvre : participez au développement de produits et solutions à la fine pointe dans les secteurs des télécommunications, des transports, de l’électronique et du multimédia. Averna a forgé au cours du temps des relations R&D avec les pionniers de l’instrumentation virtuelle, de test et de mesure, s’assurant ainsi de rester aux derniers faits de la technologie. Les ingénieurs d’Averna détiennent des dizaines de certifications LabVIEW™ et  NI TestStand™.
• Le talent@l’oeuvre : jouez un rôle clé au sein de projets passionnants qui stimuleront vos compétences et votre talent au maximum.
• Le succès@l’oeuvre : faites partie d’une entreprise en forte croissance dont l’équipe et les produits sont lauréats de plusieurs prix. L’organisation d’Averna répond aux standard rigoureux ISO, CSIA et de la Direction des Marchandises Contrôlées et compte sur différentes reconnaissances de l’industrie, incluant un Certificat de Mérite pour le Design Graphique de Systèmes.
•  La passion@l’oeuvre : rencontrez des gens passionnés et profitez d’un environnement moderne et d’une atmosphère dynamique.

Rédiger des documents techniques, tels que les manuels d’équipements, interface de l’utilisateur aide en ligne, des annexes ou des instructions de fonctionnement et de maintenance pour la solution Proligent.        

• Organiser le matériel etcompléter des travaux de rédaction selon des normes pré-établies en rapport à l’ordre, la clarté, la concision, le style et la terminologie.
• Tenir des dossiers etfichiers de travail et de révisions.
• Modifier, normaliser, ou apporter des modifications au matériel préparé par le personnel d’autre établissement.
•  Aider le soutien technique à la création de “solutions” fondées sur des questions et réponses qui sont connectées à notre outil de gestion des ventes.
• Discuter avec leschefs de produits, chefs de groupes R+D, support technique et assurance qualité afin d’établir les spécifications techniques et le matériel sujet à être développé pour la publication.
• Examinerles documents publiés et recommander des révisions ou des changements de compétences, de format, de contenu et des méthodes contraignantes de reproduction.
• Sélectionnezdes photographies, dessins, croquis, schémas,
• captures d’écran et de graphiques pour illustrer des textes. 

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Averna at a glance

Averna delivers industry-leading test solutions and services for communications and electronics device makers worldwide, accelerating productdevelopment, quality and innovation:

• Be global@work: Serve international customers and collaborate with colleagues in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Japan and Hungary.
• Drive innovation@work: Participate in the development of market-leading high-tech products in the telecom, transportation, electronics and multimedia sectors. Averna has forged R&D relationships with pioneers in virtual instrumentation, Stest and measurement, keeping it at the cutting edge of technology. Averna’s engineers hold dozens of the highest LabVIEW™ and NI TestStand™ certifications.
• Develop your talent@work: Contribute to thrilling projects that will stretch your skills and talent to the maximum.
• Enjoy success@work: Be part of a fast-growing company with award-winning products and team. Averna’s engineering processes meet stringent ISO, CSIA, and Controlled Goods Program standards and have earned Averna top engineering awards, including a Graphical System Design Achievement Award.
• Share your passion@work: Meet passionate people, enjoy our modern environment and dynamic atmosphere. 

The challenge of the Technical writer

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, User Interface online help, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions for the Proligent solution.  

• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other establishment personnel.
• Assist Technical support in creating “solutions” based on Questions and answers that are logged into our Sales management tool.
• Confer with Product Managers, R+D Group leaders, Technical Support and Quality assurance 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, and methods of reproduction and binding.
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, Screen captures and charts to illustrate material.  

Technical Requirements

• Capablede collecter de l’information – Observer, recevoir, et par ailleurs obtenir de l’information de toutes les sources pertinentes.
• Capacité dedocumenter / enregistrer de l’information – Saisir, transcrire, enregistrer, le stockage ou le maintien de l’information sous forme écrite ou électronique / magnétique.
• Aptitude à communiquerdes informations techniques au personnel non-technique
• Penseur créatif – Développer, concevoir, ou créer de nouvelles applications, des idées, des relations, des systèmes ou produits, y compris les contributions artistiques.
• Aptitude à établir etmaintenir des relations interpersonnelles – Développer et maintenir des relations constructives et coopératives de travail avec autrui.
• Organiser, planifier, prioriser le travail- L’élaboration d’objectifs et de plans spécifiques afin de prioriser, organiser et accomplir votre travail. 
• Able to collect Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Ability to Document / Record Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
• Creative thinker — Develop, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Ability to Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. 

Required Skills

• Excellentes compétences communicatives en anglais, avec5 à 10 ans d’expérience dans le domaine de la communication technique
• Baccalauréat ouexpérience équivalentedémontrée
• Capacité démontréeà produire de la documentation professionnelle de haute qualité
• Maîtrisede Microsoft OfficeSuite (Word, Excel)
• Excellentecompétences pour l’écriture, les entrevues, la planification et la recherche
• Capacité àexprimer des concepts techniques en termes simplifiés
• Bilingue(français et anglais)

Atouts

•  Expérienceavec la Communication technique (FrameMaker et RoboHelp) 
• Excellent English communication skills, with 5 to10 years experience in the field of technical communication
• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality, professional documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Excellent writing, interviewing, planning and research skills
• Ability to express technical concepts in simple terms
• Bilingual (English and French)

Assets

•  Experience with the Adobe Technical Communication suite (Framemaker and Robohelp)

We are currently searching for an experienced technical writer for a permanent position with one of our large manufacturing clients near Sherbrooke, Quebec. The technical writer will be preparing technical publications (in English) for the proper usage and maintenance of the client’s products. The candidate must be bilingual in French and English.  If this is something that might interest you, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Sarah Pollock
Conseillère en Recrutement/Recruiter
514-697-9212 Ext:230
sarah [dot] pollock [at] cdicorp [dot] com

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Notre client, une entreprise dynamique située à Montréal, invite un(e) rédacteur(trice) technique à rejoindre son équipe.

Salaire de 50 000,00 $ à 60 000,00 $ (Annuel)

Dans ce rôle, vous mettrez à profit vos compétences en compréhension, synthèse et rédaction pour documenter les produits logiciels développés par l’équipe. Toute la documentation doit être rédigée en anglais.

Sous l’autorité du directeur du développement, vous devrez :

- Rédiger les guides et manuels nécessaires à l’installation, la configuration, l’utilisation et la maintenance des logiciels réalisés par le groupe de développement
- Installer et utiliser les logiciels pour valider la documentation produite
- Réviser la terminologie et les choix de libellés des interfaces graphiques
- Réviser le matériel de formation préparé par l’équipe d’intégration

Exigences d’embauche :

- Au moins 3 années d’expérience en tant que rédacteur(trice) technique
- Expérience avec FrameMaker 
- Diplôme d’études universitaires
- Bilinguisme avec, en particulier, une parfaite maîtrise de l’anglais

En jumelant nos contacts et vos compétences, nous formons une combinaison gagnante – faites équipe avec Quantum; postulez dès maintenant!

Information de contact
Roxana Poenaru
Tél: 514-693-3540
roxana [dot] poenaru [at] quantum-qtr [dot] com

Pour découvrir d’autres occasions d’emploi, visitez le www.quantum-qtr.com!
 
Avez-vous entendu parler de notre Programme de primes de recommandation? Si vous recommandez un ami ou un collègue qui décroche un poste permanent en T.I., vous pourriez avoir droit à une carte-cadeau Visa d’une valeur de 100 $! 
 
Nous apprécions l’intérêt que vous manifestez pour ce poste. Seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour une entrevue seront avisés. Nous contactons toujours nos candidats avant de soumettre leur curriculum vitae à l’un de nos clients.

Quantum souscrit aux principes d’équité en matière d’emploi.

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Our client, a dynamic company located in Montréal, is looking for a Technical Writer to join their team.

In this role, you will put to good use your skills in comprehension, synthesis, and writing in order to document the software products developed by the team. Note that all documentation will be written in English.

Reporting to the R&D Manager, you will: 

- Write the guides and manuals needed for the installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of the software created by the Development team
- Install and use the software to validate the documentation
- Proofread the terminology and the choice of the wording used for the graphical interfaces
- Proofread training materials prepared by the Integration team

Requirements:

- 3 to 5 years experience as a Technical Writer
- Experience with FrameMaker
- University degree
- Bilingualism with, in particular, a perfect command of English (all documentation will be written in English)

Connecting you + Quantum: With our contacts and your skills, we’re a winning combination. Put Quantum on your team and apply today!

Contact Information
Roxana Poenaru
Phone: 514-693-3540
roxana [dot] poenaru [at] quantum-qtr [dot] com

Visit us at www.quantum-qtr.com for more job opportunities!

Have you heard about our Referral Bonus Program? If you refer a friend or colleague who is hired into a permanent I.T. role, you may be eligible for a Visa Gift card of $100!

We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted. You will certainly be contacted before we submit your resume to any of our clients.

Quantum is an equal opportunity employer.

 Des questions? Posez-les à : advertising [at] quantum [dot] ca

 Raymond Yeung
Advertising Coordinator
Email: raymond [dot] yeung [at] quantum [dot] ca
Tel: 514-842-5555
www.Quantum.ca

Raymond Yeung
Advertising Coordinator
Email: raymond [dot] yeung [at] quantum [dot] ca
Tel: 514-842-5555
www.Quantum.ca

•    Need: help to make a presentation and finish up and fix the business plan
•    Topic: new sport game to play inside a building.
•    Expected duration: around two weeks.

Contact:  Loai Sahir Abdulla in Laval, cell # 438-878-9625

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Depuis 1979, GIRO s’impose comme chef de file dans le développement de logiciels d’optimisation visant à accroître la productivité dans les secteurs du transport public et de la distribution postale.Située à Montréal, GIRO emploie 200 professionnels de l’informatique et de la recherche opérationnelle au service d’une clientèle de plus de 250 sociétés de transport urbain et sociétés postales réparties dans le monde (New York, Los Angeles, Bruxelles, Sydney, Singapour, etc.).

Pour maintenir sa croissance et sa position de leader dans son secteur, GIRO est à la recherche de professionnels talentueux pour combler le poste de :Agent de communication marketing (poste temporaire)

Vous travaillerez au sein de l’équipe de marketing, directement sous la responsabilité du viceprésident. Vous serez responsable de la conception et de la rédaction de l’ensemble de nos communications pour la mise en marché des logiciels de GIRO. Parmi les documents promotionnels sous votre responsabilité : brochures corporatives, communiqués, articles, présentations PowerPoint ®, site Web, etc. Vous serez également appelé à contacter notre clientèle internationale pour la rédaction d’études de cas.

•    Diplôme universitaire dans une discipline reliée à l’emploi
•    Maîtrise de l’anglais écrit et bonne connaissance du français (oral et écrit)
•    Excellentes aptitudes rédactionnelles
•    Maîtrise des outils MS Office
•    Connaissance du secteur du logiciel et/ou du transport public considérée comme un atout
•    Connaissance d’autres langues considérée comme un atout

Vous apprenez rapidement et vous démontrez un haut niveau d’autonomie.
Vous êtes une personne créative et faites preuve de dynamisme.

GIRO offre du travail intéressant, de belles opportunités de carrières et de bonnes conditions d’emploi. Pour plus d’information sur notre compagnie, consultez notre site Web à www.giro.ca.

Faites parvenir votre curriculum vitae par courriel à cv [at] giro [dot] ca ou par la poste au Service des ressources humaines, GIRO inc., 75, rue de Port-Royal Est, Montréal (Québec), H3L 3T1.

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GIRO Inc. is a world leader in complex software applications for public transit and postal operations and has  among its customers the most important public transportation and postal companies in over 25 countries.  Based in Montréal, GIRO employs more than 200 specialists in computer science and operations research.

To maintain growth and leadership in its specialized sector of activities, GIRO is seeking a:Marketing communications officer (temporary position)

As a member of the marketing team you will report directly to the Vice-President.  You will be responsible for creating and updating all marketing material related to GIRO and its software products.  This includes:  corporate brochures, press releases, articles, PowerPoint® presentations, Web site, etc.  You will also be in contact with some of our international customers to gather information for writing case studies.

•    Relevant University diplôma
•    Good communication skill in English and French
•    Proficiency in working with Windows®MS Office
•    Experience with software environment and/or public transportation industry is an asset
•    Knowledge of other languages would be a definite asset

You are dynamic and can work with a great deal of autonomy.

GIRO offers interesting job opportunities in a modern and challenging environment where your professional development is one of our prime concerns.  For more information about our company, consult our Web site at www.giro.ca.

Please send your curriculum vitae to cv [at] giro [dot] ca or Service des ressources humaines, GIRO Inc., 75 Port-Royal East, Montréal (Québec), H3L 3T1.

Technical Editor – #2011-84

Pomerleau is recognized as Eastern Canada’s undeniable leader in the construction industry, in the institutional, commercial, industrial, and civil engineering sectors. The company gives its clients the benefit of its perfect mastery of the construction process, in its capacity as General Contractor, Construction Manager and Project Manager.
Committed to detail, excellence and delivering results, Pomerleau builds on the most solid ground of all: the firm’s values. Rooted in these values, its team gives the best of its talent and expertise and produces the expected results. Pomerleau – people passionate about what they do, sharing a vision.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Vice President – Public Infrastructure Development, the Technical Editor is responsible for technical content of proposals, qualifications and offers of service. Specifically, the Technical Editor must:

• Collect the necessary information for such documents from the various individuals involved in a given project; 
• Write texts in both languages (English and French) using his/her knowledge of construction industry techniques;
• Revise and make necessary changes;
• Supply texts to the graphic designer and provide guidance for page layout;
• Provide support to the graphic designer during the layout process;
• Prepare and assemble the final documents prior to submission; and
• Revise and/or translate various technical texts (French to English/English to French) for different departments throughout the company.

Requirements

• Have a degree in Construction Engineering or Architecture;
• Minimum experience of 5-10 years in a similar role;
• Experience in the construction field and technical knowledge of the industry (essential);
• Solid knowledge of MS Word and Excel;
• Experience with page layout with InDesign software; and;
• Good organization skills, an ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work well in a team.  

Place of work

• Montréal

Conditions

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks’ vacation 
• Group insurance (Health Management Account)
• Group RRSP
• Gym membership eligible for 50% reimbursement by employer
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Continuing education offered throughout the year
• Young dynamic environment
• Career advancement opportunities

Please send your CV to  Mr. Thierry Lefaivre,

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email: carrieres [at] pomerleau [dot] ca  
Fax: (514) 789-2288

Thank you for your interest in a career at Pomerleau.

Only retained candidates will be contacted. We may consider your CV for other positions.

Pomerleau is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive working environment where all employees are treated fairly.

Corporate Editor (English) – #2011-85

Pomerleau is recognized as Eastern Canada’s undeniable leader in the construction industry, in the institutional, commercial, industrial, and civil engineering sectors. The company gives its clients the benefit of its perfect mastery of the construction process, in its capacity as General Contractor, Construction Manager and Project Manager.
Committed to detail, excellence and delivering results, Pomerleau builds on the most solid ground of all: the firm’s values. Rooted in these values, its team gives the best of its talent and expertise and produces the expected results. Pomerleau – people passionate about what they do, sharing a vision.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Vice President – Public Infrastructure Development, the Corporate Editor is responsible for the writing/editing of all company documents, including proposals, qualifications, offers of service and various marketing material. Specifically, the Corporate Editor must:

• Collect the necessary information for such documents from the various individuals involved in a given project; 
• Write the required texts for English proposals, qualifications and offers of service;
• Revise and make necessary changes;
• Supply texts to the graphic designer and provide guidance for page layout;  
• Provide support to the graphic designer during the layout process; and
• Prepare and assemble the final documents prior to submission.

Requirements

• A diploma or degree in literature, journalism, communications or a related discipline;
• Minimum experience of 2-3 years in a similar role;
• Complete mastery of English grammar;
• Solid knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint;
• Experience with page layout with InDesign software; and
• Good organization skills, an ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work well in a team.
• Relevant experience in the construction or engineering fields would be an asset.

Place of work

• Montréal

Conditions

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary
• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Group insurance (Health Management Account)
• Group RRSP
• Gym membership eligible for 50% reimbursement by employer
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Continuing education offered throughout the year
• Young dynamic environment
• Career advancement opportunities

Please send your CV to  Mr. Thierry Lefaivre,

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email: carrieres [at] pomerleau [dot] ca  
Fax: (514) 789-2288

Thank you for your interest in a career at Pomerleau.

Only retained candidates will be contacted. We may consider your CV for other positions.

Pomerleau is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive working environment where all employees are treated fairly.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

SAP’s Retail organization is targeting a market with huge growth potential worldwide. Our development teams are working within globally acting organizations built by Labs in Germany, USA, Canada and India.  Our mission is to deliver highly scalable solutions addressing all areas of the Retail business. While leveraging SAP’s generic solutions, we significantly extend the core components.  At the same time, we own Retail specific components to support the retail business and analytical optimization and forecasting scenarios.

We are looking for Technical Writers (Information Developers) to join our Knowledge Management teams.

As an Information Developer, you will form a link between the software development team and the SAP customer. You will be in constant communication with the software development team with the aim of delivering product information in a clearly structured and easily digestible form. As one of the first people to use the software, you will have the chance to have a say in program development.
Your job will be to ensure that exactly the right information is available in the right place, at the right time; the customer will benefit from concise and accurate online documentation that clearly describes the functions provided by the SAP solutions.

In addition to providing you with the requisite documentation skills, your training program will allow you to gain a basic understanding of the business and technical concepts relevant for your work. SAP’s commitment to on-the-job training offers you the opportunity to extend your technical knowledge and further develop your soft skills.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• A good to excellent university degree in Technical Writing or a related subject or, alternatively, a language-based university degree#
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience of technical writing
• Experience of working in a commercial environment
• The ability to express complex technical information in a clear and precise manner
• Outstanding communication, writing, and grammar skills
• The ability to work to tight deadlines, deliver on time, and ensure high quality
• Flexibility and a readiness to communicate with other team members and to participate in knowledge transfer
• Experience of MS Office applications, especially MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• A willingness to acquire extensive product knowledge and learn new skills at short notice
• Excellent organizational skills

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

• Writing documentation for new business concepts (in close consultation with software developers)
• Describing application installation and configuration
• Proof-reading and editing content for usability and readability
• Ensuring that the documentation is of high quality and adheres to standards and guidelines
• Creating system documentation
• Defining terminology

Please send resumes to: dominique [dot] pirolo [at] sap [dot] com

Technical Writer

Description

HIT Global is currently looking for a Technical Writer who shares our passion for quality and innovative medical educational programs. Reporting to the VP of medical communication, the Technical Writer will write, edit and revise non-medical elements of educational materials, Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and marketing documents.

The ideal candidate has diversified experience and multiple skills including time management and document drafting and proofreading in English. The writer should be able to work within a team, have the proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a high pressure environment.

Responsibilities:

• Write, edit and revise different kinds of non-scientific texts for our medical educational programs (instructions, invitations, etc.)
• Write, edit and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Write, edit and revise marketing materials including brochures and proposals.

Tasks include:

• Obtain and proofread documents to ensure that they comply with established parameters and qualifying criteria.
• Ensure that final documents are in adherence to company standards and the core values.
• Coordinate, collect and compile various sources’ input.
• Establish document templates
• Carry out page setup, quality control and presentation of the final document.
• All other related tasks.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Communications/Journalism/Marketing, all other related fields.
• Strong analytical and summarizing skills
• Possess technical writing experience (asset);
• Possess 1 to 2 years in a similar role;
• Have excellent English writing and communicating skills;
• Must master drafting and proofreading of documents in English
• Be technically savvy and be able to learn complex subjects quickly;
• Able to liaise with various departments to ensure consistent voice and content across all channels;
• Able to actively engage with subject matter experts and other resources across multiple teams;
• Able to adhere to company style guide and writing standards ;
• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Able to manage multiple projects at once;
• Able to adapt quickly to changing requirements/schedule;
• Be independent, a self-starter, efficient and a team player;
• Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and be results driven.

 Salary – $35,000 – $40,000

Please send your CV to carole [dot] daigneaul [at] hit-global [dot] co

Vos idées mènent le monde.

Chez Bombardier, 65 400 collaborateurs dans 23 pays travaillent ensemble pour faire avancer le monde, une bonne idée après l’autre. Si vous avez une bonne idée, nous offrons l’environnement propice pour qu’elle devienne un produit unique ou une expérience client exceptionnelle. Vos idées sont notre carburant.

Nous sommes à la recherche d’un Technicien en documentation technique pour notre site de La Pocatière (QC).

Vous serez responsable de la création, de la rédaction et de l’émission des documents requis par le système ingénierie et la distribution de tous les documents générés par le groupe ingénierie et requis par le système manufacturier. De plus, vous devrez fournir l’expertise nécessaire à tous les usagers des documents du système d’information d’ingénierie.

Dans votre rôle de Technicien en documentation technique, vous aurez à :

• Établir, rédiger, valider et vérifier la grille de nomenclature de chacun des contrats à partir de la grille universelle;
• Solutionner les problèmes reliés à la nomenclature, aux dessins Bombardier, aux dessins de fournisseurs, aux descriptions techniques et aux spécifications;
• Analyser les requis de spécifications, les descriptions techniques, les dessins de fournisseurs pour émettre les spécifications de commande;
• Assurer l’identification, le classement des dessins de fournisseurs, la distribution et la circulation des documents à l’usine et aux autres sites;
• Évaluer et coordonner les priorités techniques et administratives à l’intérieur de la section et contrôler les documents techniques internes;
• Fournir l’expertise en tant que personne-ressource pour les secteurs connexes ainsi que les autres groupes de la documentation technique hors de l’usine;
• Fournir l’expertise nécessaire au développement et à l’évolution du système d’ingénierie, à l’entraînement des techniciens juniors et aux techniciens intermédiaires;

Étant notre candidat idéal, vous possédez :

• Un Diplôme d’études professionnelles ou un Diplôme d’études collégiales dans un domaine technique;
• 3 à 7 ans d’expérience dans un poste de technicien d’un domaine connexe;
• Une maîtrise des connaissances en dessins et en lecture de plans;
• Une maîtrise de l’utilisation de bases de données (ex : SAP);
• Une maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office;
• Une maîtrise du français parlé et écrit ainsi qu’une connaissance fonctionnelle de l’anglais.

L’utilisation du genre masculin a été adoptée afin de faciliter la lecture et n’a aucune intention discriminatoire.

Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt; toutefois, seulement ceux ayant été retenus seront contactés.

Contact : Vanessa Schneider, Conseillère en Acquisition de Talents, Bombardier Transport
vanessa [dot] schneider [at] ca [dot] transport [dot] bombardier [dot] com

Pour postuler : https://bombardier.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=fr&job=628688

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Analyste principal, Rédacteur de demandes de proposition

Poste permanent, Montréal
Réf.: 13185 

À propos de la Standard Life

La Standard Life est un important fournisseur de produits et services d’épargne à long terme et de placement à plus de six millions de clients partout dans le monde. La Standard Life, dont le siège social est situé en Écosse, compte environ 10 000 employés répartis au Royaume-Uni, au Canada, en Irlande, en Allemagne, en Autriche, en Inde, aux États-Unis, à Hong Kong et en Chine continentale. Au Canada, la Standard Life exerce ses activités depuis plus de 178 ans. Comptant plus de 2 000 employés à Montréal et
ailleurs au pays, elle fournit des solutions d’épargne à long terme, de placement, et d’assurance à plus de 1,4 million de Canadiens, dont les participants de régimes de retraite et d’assurance collectifs.

Description du poste

Le titulaire du rôle élabore et exécute des mandats de rédaction, et prépare le matériel de soutien pour les propositions de vente, conformément aux stratégies axées sur l’acquisition d’affaires nouvelles et la conservation de la clientèle. Il relève du chef d’équipe, Gestion des ventes, Régimes d’épargne et retraite collectifs.

• Travailler en collaboration avec les équipes chargées des demandes de proposition pour formuler des propositions adéquates et concurrentielles.
• Traiter les questionnaires et les demandes de proposition dans les délais requis; évaluer les exigences, utiliser et coordonner les ressources et établir l’ordre de priorité des tâches.
• Travailler conjointement avec les équipes des ventes et en étroite collaboration avec les experts des autres services pour communiquer de manière efficace les caractéristiques des produits et services de la compagnie.
• Rédiger des textes clairs, concis et convaincants qui s’appuient sur des messages et des thèmes gagnants.
• Réviser les textes et faire la correction d’épreuves pour assurer la conformité aux exigences internes et à celles du marché.
• Recueillir, analyser et diffuser les données et l’information sur la compagnie.
• Maintenir le contact avec les autres services pour assurer l’uniformité des communications avec les clients internes et externes, les conseillers et les clients éventuels.
• Traiter les questionnaires et autres documents avec un minimum de supervision et d’aide.
• Gérer les bases de données.

Exigences

• Baccalauréat dans l’une des disciplines suivantes : rédaction technique, création littéraire ou autre;
  français ou anglais; communications; formation pertinente en arts libéraux. Expérience en rédaction de demandes de proposition et de matériel destiné aux clients.
• Aptitude à rédiger des sections de demandes de proposition qui soient appropriées, convaincantes et concurrentielles et à faire les recherches pertinentes.
• Capacité démontrée à rédiger des textes portant sur des sujets complexes et qui s’adressent à des non-spécialistes.
• Aptitude à travailler efficacement seul ou en équipe.
• Connaissance de base de la terminologie du secteur des placements.
• Habiletés exceptionnelles en communication verbale et écrite.
• Maîtrise des logiciels Microsoft Word, Excel et Powerpoint.
• Habileté de travailler avec un outil de gestion du contenu.
• Polyvalence, sens de l’organisation, compétences en gestion du temps, en établissement des priorités et en recherche, motivation personnelle.
• Bilingue, Français et anglais, parlé et écrit.

** Pour poser votre candidature, s.v.p. cliquer sur le lien. ** https://standardlifefr.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=13185

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Senior Analyst, Proposal Writing

Permanent Position, Montreal
Ref.: 13185

About Standard Life

Standard Life is a leading provider of long-term savings and investment solutions to over 6 million customers
worldwide. Headquartered in Scotland, it has offices in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Germany, Austria, India,
USA, Hong Kong and mainland China. In Canada, Standard Life has been doing business for over 178
years. With over 2,000 employees based in Montréal and in offices across Canada, it provides long-term
savings, investment and insurance solutions to more than 1.4 million Canadians, including group insurance
and retirement plan members.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Team Leader, Group Savings & Retirement Sales Management, the Proposal Writer will
develop and complete writing assignments and prepare material, in support of sales proposals, in keeping
with the new business acquisition and client retention strategies.

• Works with proposal teams to develop responsive and competitive proposals.
• Responds to questionnaires and Requests for Proposals within imposed deadlines, assessing requirements, utilizing and coordinating resources and prioritizing tasks as required.
• Works jointly with sales and closely with experts from other departments to effectively convey the firm’s product features and services.
• Writes clear, concise and compelling narratives that incorporate winning themes and messaging.
• Edits and proofreads for compliance with internal and market requirements.
• Compiles, analyzes and disseminates firm data and information.
• Maintains communication within all departments to ensure its consistency with internal and external clients, consultants and prospects.
• Completes questionnaires and other documents with minimal supervision and assistance.
• Is responsible for relevant database management.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in technical, creative or another type of writing, in English and/or French, communications or in a comparable liberal arts discipline.
• Experience with Requests for Proposals and client related materials.
• Adept at researching and authoring responsive, persuasive and competitive proposal sections.
• Proven ability to write about complex subject matter targeting a non-expert audience.
• Ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a team.
• Basic knowledge of investment industry/terminology.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with Content Management Tool.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, manage time, prioritize, research and self-motivate.
• Bilingual, French and English, written and spoken.

** To apply for this position, please click on the link.** https://standardlifeen.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=13185

Publisher
 
On behalf of our international aerospace client, we are looking for an experienced Publisher for a long term contract opportunity.  Duties include final editing, formatting, ensuring clarity of documents, preparing materials ready to print and publishing final materials using FrameMaker (Structured and unstructured)
 
Candidates must have 2-5 years working with publications; have recent and relevant publishing experience and strong experience using FrameMaker and Adobe Acrobat
 
Contact:
 
Jennifer Mielke
Technical Recruiter
Tel: 514-338-3800 x3234| 613-237-0155  x 3234
Toll Free: 1 (866) 307-9675 x 3234
Fax: (613) 237-2070
mielke [at] ianmartin [dot] com
www.ianmartin.com

TECHNICAL WRITER

Our client is one of the world’s leading security organizations that develop cutting edge security systems. They offer a wide range of security products for residential, commercial and industrial customers. They are currently recruiting for a Technical Writer.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Technical Publications Manager, the Technical Writer will write, edit and revise hardware installation manuals, online help, end user guides, technical brochures, applications notes, presentations, and other user documentation.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in communication or journalism or equivalent;
- Possess a Technical Writing Certificate (asset);
- Possess 3 to 5 years of work experience;
- Have excellent English writing and communicating skills;
- Possess the ability to create technical illustrations;
- Be technically savvy and be able to learn complex subjects quickly;
- Able to liaise with various departments to ensure consistent voice and content across all channels;
- Able to actively engage with subject matter experts and other technical resources across multiple teams;
- Able to adhere to company style guide and writing standards;
- Able to work under minimal supervision;
- Able to manage multiple projects at once;
- Able to adapt quickly to changing requirements/schedule;
- Know one or more of the following software: FrameMaker, RoboHelp, Acrobat, Illustrator and CorelDraw;
- Be independent, a self-starter, efficient and a team player;
- Be able to communicate in French.
- Familiarity with electronics and the related terminology or experience in the security or access control industry would be an asset.

Conditions :
Full time permanent position
Location : St-Eustache
Full benefits

Please send your resume to : sabrina [at] fuzehr [dot] com

Sabrina Thériault
Conseillère en Recrutement
Recruiting Consultant
Fuze HR Inc

333 Décarie Blvd – Suite 250
Montréal, QC H4N 3M9
Tel: 514-227-4640 x230
Toll Free: 800-876-3571
Fax: 866-848-3501
Mobile: 514-260-7668

sabrina [at] fuzehr [dot] com
www.fuzehr.com

Client: TCS Canada
Start Date:  ASAP
Duration: 6 Months
Position Type: Contract
Location: Mississauga , Ontario
Description: Technical writer

Technical writer with sound knowledge on IT Security & Infrastructure systems. PCI compliance process knowledge; Ability to create excellent quality documents for policies, processes and run books for infrastructure like Windows support etc.

Coordination with various internal infrastructure teams and documents for policies , processes and run books for Infrastructure (windows etc), PCI compliance and Security

Contact: 
Ankit Babbar
eTeam Inc.
efficiency.synergy.expertise.
732-248-1900 x442 (T)
908-757-0800 (F)
mailto: ababbar [at] eteaminc [dot] com
www.eteaminc.com