This role involves formatting various documents, proofreading for accuracy, and ensuring consistency across all written materials while adhering to company style guidelines. The successful applicant will collaborate with team members, maintain document templates and version control systems, and prepare content for both digital and print publications.

Responsibilities

  • Format documents such as reports, proposals, and correspondence using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro, while adhering to company style guidelines.
  • Prepare documents for digital and print publications including optimizing for different platforms and devices.
  • Proofread and edit documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors.
  • Ensure consistency in tone, style, and formatting across all written materials.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and team members to gather information and verify accuracy of content.
  • Maintain document templates and style guides.
  • Implement and maintain version control systems.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a document formatting role.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and strong typing skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
  • Experience with desktop publishing software and advanced features (styles, macros) in software suites such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro).

Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with various departments and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with style guides and formatting best practices.
  • Experience with additional Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Project).
  • Knowledge of document management systems and version control.
  • Familiarity with technical writing principles and documentation best practices.
  • Familiarity with basic graphic design principles and tools.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Working Conditions

  • Full Time (40 hours per week)
  • Our team works primarily full-time from our office. However, we prioritize employee satisfaction and work-life balance. When possible, we can offer remote working options and flexible hours. These options are subject to workload, departmental needs, and their impact on the team. 
  • Occasional travel and overtime, including weekends, may be required. 

Physical Requirements

  • Work at a desk for extended periods of time

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid overtime and bonus structure
  • Competitive annual vacation package and employee flex time
  • Professional Development with sustained support for continuing education and career development is available and encouraged for all team members. This program includes professional leave days for training purposes.
  • Comprehensive extended benefits package that includes vision, dental, life insurance, a health care spending account and access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Free onsite parking and gym facilities.
  • Corporate cell phone plan
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment with extra-curricular activities, an active social committee, company and professional events, and a wellness program.

About Al-Terra

Al-Terra is an Alberta-based engineering, landscape architecture, and geomatics firm that specializes in getting people where they need to go and creating places where they want to be. Our 100+ staff provide comprehensive engineering and consulting services to a diverse range of clients including municipalities, government agencies and private developers. Since 1976, we have provided highly trained, engaged staff who act as trusted partners in our clients’ projects while cultivating strong relationships with the people and communities we serve.

Our Core Values

We are a company driven by core values. We are proud to embody these values with our colleagues, clients, and partners.

  • We build on what has made us great.
  • We cultivate exceptional professionals.
  • We are authentic, we are intentional, we are fun.
  • We provide superior service to build clients for life.
  • We are compassionate citizens of our community.

How to Apply

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Only applicants eligible to work in Canada will be considered