Associate Specialist, Editor

Description

Who We Are General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is a world-class defense company located in London, Ontario.  GDLS-C is looking for an English editor to join their Edit and Translation team.  Position Summary The daily duties of the editor position involves English editing of technical documentation for a prescribed style and format. The position also includes formatting and layout reviews of technical manuals prior to delivery. Language reviews are performed on a variety of outputs, including Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) and other electronic mediums, such as PDF. The editor is required to provide accurate style and language markups within a budget and deadline and author these changes in XML-formatted technical manuals. The successful candidate will be provided one-on-one training. This training includes, not only style guides and style/language-specific guidance, but also content management system user training and authoring software training (XML). While prior experience in these systems is an asset, training will be provided to the successful candidate. Required Qualifications: 

• University degree, honours or higher, preferably in a language degree or related field
• Excellent communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced team environment
• Willingness to learn technical skills as part of a highly skilled team
• An openness to learn something new every day

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Working experience in English editing, copy editing, proofreading and/or related discipline
• English editing certification by an accredited organisation
• Working knowledge of XML or other markup languages
• Experience working within a content management system
• Familiarity with military standards
• Experience in a technical field, such as engineering or automotive industry

  We look forward to hearing from you!  Physical Conditions and Hazards:The conditions in which an individual or staffworks, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location. 

• Physical Environment: Office, Remote
• Hazards: NA

 Physical Demands Description:This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomistUsual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices. Equipment Utilized:This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:Computer, monitors Medical SurveillanceMay include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task  Personal Protective Equipment:Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are provided by employer)