Technical Writer

Wood is recruiting for a Technical Writer to join its Canada Projects business. This opportunity is hybrid, and can be based in Edmonton or Grande Prairie, AB.

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This position is responsible for developing reports, proposals and other technical materials to support our project teams. The Technical Writer will collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and functional support teams where appropriate to produce high-quality documentation that we are proud to submit to our clients.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Projects business delivers some of the world’s boldest and most critical projects, embracing many diverse and evolving sectors, from Oil, Gas & New Energies and Process & Chemicals, to Minerals, Metals & Life Sciences. We provide a full suite of services including project management, engineering, EPC, EPCM and project delivery, working in close collaboration with our colleagues in Consulting and Operations to ensure we are responsive to the needs of our clients through an integrated lifecycle proposition.

What we can offer

- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil, gas and new energies sectors

- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs – this role is hybrid

- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle

- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

- Developing content for proposal submissions – project specific and within established programs

- Developing reports for submission to clients as part of project deliverables

- Developing other technical materials which could include training, change management, processes/procedures

- Reviewing and refreshing proposal content

- Participating as a contributing member of a team, communicating effectively with these members on various tasks and projects as assigned

- Following client-specific and department style guides and writing standards

- Investigating and gathering information required to complete assignments within deadlines

- Interviewing the client or subject matter experts to obtain information

- Communicating with subject matter experts to review content for technical accuracy

- Reporting progress to Project Manager and updating progress trackers

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

- Degree or Diploma in technical writing or a related technical discipline

- 5+ years of experience in technical writing

- Strong English reading and writing skills

- Proficiency in MS Office suite

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with SMEs and clients

- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Desirable:

- Experience with content development tools (e.g., Storyline, Captivate) and learning management systems (LMS)

- Spanish speaking is an asset but not required

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.