Technical Writer – Toronto, ON

Our Firm

Swanson Reed is a leading firm in the area of R&D tax credits and innovation incentives. We employ Engineers, Scientists and Accountants to service a diverse range of clients from technology start-ups to billion dollar Government Owned Corporations in the commercial aspects of research, development, management and technology transfer. Swanson Reed seeks to recruit a Graduate Accountant to join their energetic team.

The Position

An exciting opportunity exists to utilize your writing, editing and proofreading skills on a full range of technical documents. Your responsibilities will include:

• Interview production and engineering personnel.
• Read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating  procedure and detail.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
• Utilize an established outline and source material to finalize documents and make the report flow correctly with the raw data and results from engineers.
• You will also be expected to take a raw copy of a document, format, and organize the document.  Reports can include global practice newsletters, client reports, technical/white papers, speeches, presentations and business documents.
• Communicate edited changes to engineers and managers.
• Work with many similar writers and the chief editor in a team.

Requirements

1. Degree or diploma in Business Writing, Journalism or Science.
2. 1+ years experience working with technical documents is desirable.

A self-starter with an inquisitive mind who demonstrates a committed and flexible approach complemented by exceptional relationship management skills will excel in this role.

Remuneration

The pay rate is $25 per hour.

Location

Toronto, Ontario