Occupations

Technical writers

Technical writers
NOC 51112
  • 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 Requirements

A university degree in the area of specialization, such as computer science or engineering is usually required.

Additional Information

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