Overview
Technical writers write manuals and specifications for publication or presentation. They are employed by governments, large corporations, private consulting firms, publishing firms, and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Analyze material, such as specifications, notes and drawings
Conduct interviews and research to gather information on a specific field
Write, review and update manuals, user guides and other documents to provide instruction and to explain clearly and concisely the installation, operation and maintenance of software and electronic, mechanical and other equipment
Develop and maintain help documentation
May design and develop training course material
May help create content for software products, such as on-screen instructions and error messages.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$51,952
$80,671
$122,779
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
261expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
- A university degree in the area of specialization, such as computer science or engineering is usually required.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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