Job Description

Job Information
Job Title: Technical Writer/Editor
Job Requisition ID: 79541
Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Location: Edmonton, Calgary or Red Deer
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 23, 2026
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,849.89 to $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565/year)

Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JETI) supports, develops and promotes economic development, trade and investment, safe, fair and healthy workplaces and attracts skilled workers. Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces Division’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program works to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities through regulatory compliance action and the provision of information to work site parties.

Strategic Evidence and Action Unit

The Strategic Evidence and Action unit leads in the development and dissemination of externally facing information resources (communication, education and partnership).

To learn more about the Ministry of JETI and what it has to offer, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-trade-and-immigration

Role Responsibilities

As a member of the Strategic Evidence and Action unit, and reporting to the OHS Resource Lead, the Technical Writer/Editor applies a user-centered, plain language writing technique, and knowledge translation principles to help our stakeholders raise OHS awareness, enhance understanding and stimulate their ability to take positive actions.

As the Technical Writer/Editor, you will use your exceptional writing and editing skills to develop and update information resources to ensure all are presented in a consistent and understandable manner. You will also strive for the linguistic accuracy of written information to ensure content or purpose is not lost in technical details, yet understandable to the average Albertan. Using your strong ability to build relationships, you will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure we meet the needs of OHS program stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will need to possess:

• Advanced written communication skills, knowing how language impacts message and tone.
• Exceptional editing skills including maintaining consistency in language, style, formatting, etc.
• Understanding of a variety of communication channels (traditional and digital) and the effective use of them to reach diverse audiences.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills to get assignments done on short timelines.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (including Microsoft 365 apps, Teams, SharePoint).
  
  

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/media studies, English, journalism, health promotion, public relations, or a related field with two or more years of directly related experience.
  
  

Equivalencies:

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Preferences will be given to candidates with:

• Experience in graphic design knowledge of print production.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience in design and desktop publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat.
• Experience developing eLearning content using authoring software (e.g. Articulate, Rise 360).
• Experience creating newsletter using email marketing platforms (e.g. Campaigner).

Assets:

• Knowledge of Government of Alberta advertising policy, visual identity guidelines, communications policy, website standards and Canadian Press Guide.
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and other related policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of OHS legislation and related policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation Act and Employment Standards rules.
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

This is a permanent position that can be based in multiple locations within Alberta, standard work hours are Monday to Friday - 36.25 hours per week.

The final candidate for this position will undergo academic checks, reference checks and provide a suitable security screening. A written assessment/exercise will be used to form part of the recruitment process.

Please ensure your resume highlights how your previous work experience is related to the qualifications and requirements for this position. Please clearly state the employment dates on your resume with the month and the year.

Position location:

• Can be based in Edmonton, Calgary or Red Deer.
  
  

A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

• Drive for results - The position has a direct impact on Alberta workers and employers, particularly for stakeholders who have limited knowledge for OHS legislative requirements and seek information to clarify rights and responsibilities of various work site parties. Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the program are required, while maintaining accountability to team and external stakeholders.
  
  
• Building collaborative environments - In this position, the Technical Writer/Editor develops and maintains relationships with subject matter experts, industry and association working groups, and the department’s Communications and Legal teams to create materials that meet the needs of end users.
  
  
• Creative problem solving – Using user-centred design, knowledge translation and audience segmentation strategies, the Technical Writer/Editor develops OHS resources that achieve the outcomes of raising awareness, enhancing understanding and stimulating positive OHS actions, while meeting the unique delivery method preferences that exist among stakeholders. The role requires the ability to assess options and implications in innovative ways to achieve desired outcomes and solutions.
  
  
• Systems thinking - Understands that work done within the Alberta Public Service (APS) is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment and impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS, and keeps broader impacts and connections in mind. Reviews OHS literature to identify practices with a proven record of injury/illness reduction. Makes connections between OHS programs as well as external initiatives and programs related to the department’s mandate.
  
  
• Agility - Effective delivery of the program often requires meeting emerging needs, and identifying alternative approaches in unclear situations. Additionally, being able to recognize the importance of timing and being prepared to take action when appropriate will be essential.
  
  

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at Jenny.Luong@gov.ab.ca