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Position Technical Writer (6 month contract)
Company:    Boeing Company
Address:    100 North Riverside
Chicago,Illinois 60606USA

Web Address:     Go here
Company Info:
Boeing is the world‘s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.

Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. The company continues to expand its product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. The broad range of capabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of its commercial airplane family; integrating military platforms, defense systems and the warfighter through network-centric operations; creating advanced technology solutions; and arranging innovative customer-financing solutions.

Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 170,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries. This represents one of the most diverse, talented and innovative workforces anywhere. More than 90,000 of our people hold college degrees--including nearly 29,000 advanced degrees--in virtually every business and technical field from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide. Our enterprise also leverages the talents of hundreds of thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide.

Supported Manufacturers:     Boeing
Job Title:     Technical Writer (6 month contract)
Location:     RICHMOND British Columbia Canada
Job Desc:     Position Overview
If you are motivated, creative with a positive attitude, and looking for state–of-the-art technology, you can be part of one of the greatest companies in the aerospace industry.
AeroInfo Systems is a division of Boeing Canada based in Richmond, BC and is a world class provider of aircraft operations information technology products and services. Our present customers include major airlines and aircraft manufacturers.
We know that great people are the key to our success and great people want to be appreciated, respected, and challenged so we offer a supportive working environment, competitive compensation, and flexible work options that can accommodate your personal and family needs.
We are currently looking for a Technical Writer to work at our office in Richmond, BC.

Responsibilities
A contract technical writer is required to assist the Technical Communications group in writing online Help and user guides. The technical writer will be responsible for creating and updating end-user documentation and training material in various media, including WebHelp, PDF documents and PowerPoint presentations. This position requires close interaction with other functional groups and knowledge of the software documentation principles, tools, and processes. Deliverables include complex WebHelp systems, user guides and training material, written in accordance with well-established style conventions.
Requirements

    Function independently to perform research and write clear and accurate user guides and Help topics, providing delivery as per assigned target dates.
    Write task-based Help topics and develop training videos that clearly show or instruct end users on using the software to successfully perform their business processes.
    Take direction with regard to content and style issues, and to closely conform to the high writing standards of the Technical Communications group.
    Editing and proofreading, as required.
    Excellent writing and communication skills.
    Expert Working Knowledge of:
        Adobe RoboHelp for HTML authoring
        Microsoft Office Suite
        Macromedia Captivate, TechSmith Camtasia, or similar product
        any Source Control tool.
    B.A. in English or any other writing-related discipline or college diploma in Technical Writing with some university courses.
    3-5 years of experience writing end-user documentation in the software industry.