Technical Writer

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Co-op type:

Optional

Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:

• Profiling audiences
• Communicating technical information that meets the need of professional settings (written, oral, video)
• Researching and interviewing
• Subject matter experts
• Managing multiple projects at once
• Learning technical information (e.g., such as tools Madcap Flare, FrameMaker, Microsoft Office)
• Editing technical material

Suggested job titles:

• Technical Writer
• Content Developer
• Information Architect
• Instructional Designer
• Editor
• Communication Officer
• Jr Proposal Writer
• Internal Content Writer
• Training Content Developer
• Policy Writer

Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:

Co-op students must maintain Co-op Eligibility at all times. In addition to maintaining Co-op Eligibility Criteria, students in this program must achieve:

• A minimum GPA of 3.3

Additional Info:

• This program offers one optional co-op work term.
• If you are an international student enrolled in the co-op program, you are required to have a valid co-op work permit before starting your work term. You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number to work in Canada. You are encouraged to start the application process in your preparation term as government processing time can take up to 4 months or more. Please refer to the Algonquin College International Education Centre for more information.