Office Administrator - Copyeditor and Proofreader

For over 40 years, C-FER Technologies’ unique test capabilities have been used to evaluate and de-risk novel technologies under the most challenging real-world applications. Our research spans a broad range of projects that include full-scale destructive testing under complex loading and environmental conditions and advanced computer simulation and analysis. C-FER supports the Global Energy Transition by utilizing our state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure to solve our client’s problems in the growing hydrogen economy and to support emerging technologies in carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS).

What You’ll Do :

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Office Administrator – Copyeditor and Proofreader. This position plays an integral role at C-FER Technologies, ensuring that complex technical work is clearly communicated, professionally presented, and consistently aligned with quality standards, directly supporting project delivery, client confidence and business success. This position is also responsible to maintain internal and external document control standards for the full organization.

Additionally, this position provides administrative support to the Chief and Principal Engineer to coordinate Professional Engineering Permit to Practice registration requirements and support both Responsible Members and Professional Engineers to conform with engineering professional practices.

Reporting to the Administration Team Lead, this position is based fully on-site at our 200 Karl Clark Road, Edmonton, Alberta location, but will provide support to both of C-FER’s Edmonton locations.

Responsibilities :

• Edit, proofread and finalize technical writing documentation for project reports, proposals, processes, internal templates and other materials to clarify meaning, ensure coherence and flow, maintain consistency, and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and sentence structure.
• Review and reinforce best practices for technical report writing and editing, including C-FER’s Document Preparation Guide, and apply external style guides as required.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on effective structures and templates for internal and external documentation.
• Maintain a record of report reviews and update internal databases.
• Maintain and update C-FER document templates and create new forms and templates as needed.
• Train employees on report requirements, standards and administrative procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the Chief and Principal Engineer including provincial Permit to Practice renewals, maintain internal documents relating to our Permit to Practice, and provide internal and external event and meeting support, as required.
• Support additional activities necessary for the safe and continued operation of the company.

You Are :

Required Qualifications :

Preference will be given to candidates with training / experience in technical editing and proofreading scientific, technical and / or engineering reports.

What We Offer You :

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to high-impact engineering and energy projects by ensuring technical and business documents meet the highest standard of quality, clarity, and professionalism. C-FER offers a dynamic work environment and a competitive total compensation package, including earned days off, personal wellness spending account and many company‑sponsored social activities to build rapport with your colleagues.

If you believe you are qualified for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume and transcripts in one PDF document quoting Competition No. 26-003 to careers@cfertech.com. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to further assessments to determine suitability for the position.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for further consideration will be contacted.

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