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We are seeking a Technical Editor to work for the courseware development team of ASCENT.  The position is responsible for the editing, proofreading, and some development of a variety of training and documentation products, including content for web-based and instructor-led training, for engineering CAD software.  The successful candidate will have technical writing and editing skills, computer skills and an aptitude for customer service. 

As a Technical Editor you will create impact by:

• Formatting, proofreading and editing technical training content.
• Preparing documents for digital and hard-copy printing and distribution.
• Ensuring adherence to style and formatting standards.
• Working with project managers to ensure that all items required for releasing learning content are complete, manage project file structure, and release the project to printing/fulfillment and sales/marketing.
• Working with single-source publishing of books in various formats, such as PDF, eBook, and web-based training.
• Publishing and manipulating content in a Learning Management System for eLearning delivery
• Estimating scope and effort of work.

About You

• Knowledge of Adobe Framemaker including: use of books, templates, table of contents, headers/footers, section breaks, figure/table captions etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat and HTML.
• Knowledge of MadCap Flare would be an asset.
• Familiarity with CAD software or engineering practices, would be an asset
• Copy editing and proofreading.
• Technical editing and writing.
• An understanding of page layout for multi-format publications
• Exemplary communications skills (e-mail, in-person, phone) with co-workers at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task by balancing the demands of multiple projects at different stages.
• Post-secondary certificate in technical communications/technical writing.
• A minimum of one year in technical writing and editing or in another publishing arena (i.e., science, technology, and medical publishing)

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to be part of a company where you’ll never get bored in our fast-paced, constantly evolving and challenging environment

We celebrate employment equality and diversity! We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, provincial or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Visit us at http://www.rand.com for more information.