Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in the sciences or equivalent work experience
• Minimum three years technical writing and editing experience, preferably for large scale software systems
• Experience in both online help systems and printed documentation
• Minimum one year experience using MadCap Flare; familiarity with MadCap Analyzer an asset
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• HTML/XML knowledge preferred
Please send a copy of your resume and cover letter.
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Location: Richmond
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The position is a full time, temporary position for one year to support the existing Fire Safety Planners in digitizing architectural drawings, using AutoCAD, for the creation of Fire Safety Plans. There is the possibility of a permanent, full time position that may lead to being trained as a Fire Safety Consultant.
The Path
• Digitize drawings into standardized fire planning format.
• Gathering accurate information relating to Fire Safety Equipment and Fire Code issues.
• Communicating with building industry professionals
• Compiling the information into a Fire Safety Plan that is acceptable to the local Fire Department
• Other duties as required.
Assets:
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Equipment
Must Have:
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated
• Understanding of Building Architectural Drawings
• Hard hat and steel toed boots (Fire Safety Consultant)
• Own vehicle (for site visits) (Fire Safety Consultant)
Wage
• Starting $14.00 per hour
• Work Monday to Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Eligible for company bonuses
• Benefits after 3 months of full time work
The People: Interactions
• The Jr. Draftsperson reports to the NFSP Manager. Primary internal interactions are with the NFSP team. Primary external interactions may be with clients, site staff and regional fire departments.
The Performance Expectations
First month:
• Demonstrate competence using basic AutoCAD.
• Accurately digitize drawings to department standards.
• Demonstrate ability to interact positively with clients & lead on-site communication.
• Text-input in AutoCAD.
• Demonstrate ability to build trusting relationships with teammates and clients.
• Consistently make good decisions and work efficiently.
The Person:
Personal Characteristics:
• Self-motivated
• Highly organized
• Exceptional communicator
• Focused on customer service
• Team player
Qualifications & Educational Requirements
• High school diploma and experience in technical writing, word processing skills with a touch typing ability maintaining speed and accuracy
• Completion of AutoCAD 1
• Proven ability to build relationships with customers/clients & team-mates
• Understanding of Building Architectural Drawings
• Approved hard hat and steel toed boots
• Own vehicle with valid BC drivers license (for site visits)
Competencies for Success
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Technical/Functional Expertise: Possesses up-to-date knowledge and is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
• Build Relationships: Develops effective give-and-take relationships with others; understands the agendas and perspectives of individuals and/or groups; approachable and open to the views of others; a rapport builder.
• Works Efficiently: Allocates one's own time efficiently; handles multiple demands and competing priorities; well organized and detail-skilled; meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Continuous Improvement: Committed to delivering the highest quality products and/or services; defines and evaluates standards for quality; refines, reworks, and develops products, processes, and/or services against those standards.
• Customer Focus: Anticipates customer needs and takes action to meet the expectations of both internal and external customers; responds quickly to customer inquiries; continually searches for ways to increase customer satisfaction.
Please respond the email address above with a Cover Letter and Resume.
You may check us out online at www.vanfire.com
Location: RICHMOND
Compensation: Starting $14.00 per hour, Eligible for company bonuses, Benefits after 3 months
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Develop knowledge of company products sufficient to write effective user and product documentation
Work with team members, subject matter experts, and end users to produce documentation as required
Create various forms of customer-focused, marketing, and product documentation using standard documentation and illustration tools
Update existing product documentation for internal and external uses
Lead and facilitate documentation reviews
QUALIFICATIONS:
A diploma in technical writing, English, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related discipline
3-5 years proven documentation experience in the technical industry, preferably software development
Knowledge and past experience with authoring software such as MS Word, FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, and graphic creation tools
Self-starter who is comfortable working alone or in a team setting
Strong organization skills
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision, but knows when to consult others
Ability to work with all levels of staff.
Location: Richmond
Compensation: TBD
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