Communications and Technical Writer

Department Faculty of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept

Salary range $47,918.92 to $64,697.48

Hours per week 35

Grade 7

Posted date November 29, 2024

Closing date December 13, 2024

Position Type Full Time - Trust Funded

Description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta in the past 18 months will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an end date of December 31, 2025, and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page .

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people -- from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .

Working for the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and School of Mining & Petroleum Engineering

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and School of Mining & Petroleum Engineering are among the top departments in Canada. Groundbreaking research taking place at the Department level includes current issues like land reclamation of oil sands tailings ponds, biomechanical engineering, wastewater treatment and environmental engineering.

The Department and School:

• house the largest river-ice research group in Canada
• has the largest and oldest petroleum engineering program in the country
• offer the only accredited petroleum engineering undergraduate degree
• have students from more than 40 countries studying and conducting research

Position

Reporting to the Director of the Centre for Smart Transportation (CST), the Communications and Technical Writer at the Centre for Smart Transportation will provide comprehensive writing and editing support to CST faculty, staff, and students, including proposal development and high-level editing of scholarly material; produce and coordinate all CST communications materials, including the CST website and newsletter; and coordinate CST-related training, information, and other events.

Duties

• Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support for submission of scientific publications
• Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support for funding proposals
• Draft letters of support and other correspondence for CST faculty staff
• Lead/assist with event planning (e.g., conference and symposium)
• Lead/assist with development of communication/marketing materials

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a diploma or certificate in technical editing, communications, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience working in a university setting or other large organization would also be an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• A university degree in communications, English, or a related discipline that emphasizes strong language skills would be an asset. A Master’s degree or higher would be preferred.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight December 13, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.