Technical Writer/Editor

Technical Writer / Editor

Toronto, ON

Our Mission :

We are problem solvers. Together, our passionate and diverse professionals are relentless in their pursuit of the truth.

We bring clarity to complex scientific problems to help our clients make decisions with confidence.

Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of professional investigators, engineering technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including : Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation.

If you want to be a part of this fun, exciting, growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge and abilities to our diverse group of professionals, we are looking for you.

Purpose :

The Technical Writer / Editor will work with subject matter experts to deliver high-quality reports and proposals to insurance, legal, municipal, and private clients.

The Technical Writer / Editor’s primary tasks will be editing, formatting, plain language writing, and fine-tuning reports and proposals, ensuring they adhere to the Company’s style and brand guide.

Role responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) :

• Review and edit technical reports and proposals for grammatical correctness, clarity, and consistency
• Format technical reports and proposals to match company style
• Provide feedback to experts and work together to ensure products meet clients’ needs
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to organize and write content for technical reports and proposals
• Develop and publish design elements for reports and proposals, including cover pages and supporting graphics
• Summarize documentation and transcribe text and audio materials
• Contribute to internal technical writing projects
• Develop and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Support other members of the Technical Communications and Marketing teams as necessary

Requirements :

• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Intermediate design skills and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
• Minimum - years of writing / editing / communications experience
• Educational background in English, Communications, or a related field

Competencies and Attributes :

• Collaborative mindset / team player
• Exceptional writing capabilities and grasp of grammatical theory
• Competent design skills and a grasp of basic graphic design theory
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask
• Self-managed, thorough, and results-oriented

How we work :

Our corporate philosophy is based on providing an unparalleled combination of technical excellence, powerful reporting, and professional service.

That, combined with our commitment to ethical practice, has quickly established us as the preeminent forensic engineering firm in Canada, servicing the legal and insurance industries.

The firm is progressive in its management practices and is committed to implementing systems and protocols that will support ongoing growth.

Our Process :

Forensic Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.

Upon request we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally.

All applications will be reviewed from our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process :

• Recruiter Phone Interview
• Hiring Manager(s) Interview
• Team Interview

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume to :

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those qualified for the position will be contacted.