Technical Editor Jobs in Ontario

A Technical Editor plays a crucial role in the publishing industry by ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and coherence of technical documentation. They are responsible for reviewing, proofreading, and editing technical materials such as user manuals, product descriptions, and research papers, while ensuring that the content is free of errors and easy to understand. They work closely with technical writers and other professionals to ensure that the technical jargon is appropriately conveyed to the target audience. They also develop and maintain style guides for consistency across all publications.

Important skills for a Technical Editor include excellent writing and proofreading skills, a keen eye for detail, strong understanding of technical concepts, and good project management abilities. They should have proficiency in editing software and be familiar with different style guides such as APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style. A bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field is often required, and certifications like the Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) may be beneficial. Before becoming a Technical Editor, a person might have roles such as Technical Writer, Copy Editor, or Content Specialist.

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Junior-Intermediate Information Developer

  • Nepean, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Nepean, ON
  • 2 days ago

Flare, Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, or similar Experience with content management systems (CMS) and version control systems (e.g., GitLab) Knowledge of XML, XSL, or other markup languages It...

Customer Service Officer II - Documentation Specialist

  • Burlington, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlington, ON
  • 3 days ago

Work Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Hours: 37.5 Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Pay Details: 52 700 $/$52,700 - 74 400 $/$74,400 CAD TD is committed to providing fair and...

Instructional Designer

  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 days ago

Permanent Full Time - Our award-winning Learning and Development team is looking for an Instructional Designer (ID). This role reports to Associate Manager, Instructional Design and Delivery. As...

Technical Writer II TELUS Health

  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 5 days ago

guides Contribute to the creation of effort estimates for new documentation needs Ensure accuracy and appropriate terminology Deliver according to project plans and commitments Ensure commitments to...

Information Designer

  • Waterloo, ON
  • 11 days ago
  • Waterloo, ON
  • 11 days ago

Utilizing a content management system and DITA-based XML editor, you will transform complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation....

Technical Content Developer Intern 8 Months - Fall 2025

  • Toronto, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 15 days ago

Flare/Oxygen/XMetal/Arbortext is an asset....

Co-op/Intern Content Developer

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 17 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 17 days ago

Familiarity with documentation and content authoring tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Microsoft Word). Working knowledge of content management systems and version control practices....

Technical Writer

  • Toronto, ON
  • 23 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 23 days ago

Flare) for authoring and building documentation; Ability to exercise technical documentation best practices, including structured writing, and minimalism; Advanced understanding of grammar, spelling...

Logistics and Documentation Specialist - 6-Month Contract

  • Vaughan, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vaughan, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Company: ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Canada Reports to: Purchasing & Inventory Manager Location: Vaughan, Ontario Canada ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions provides end-users (healthcare...

Technical Writer Co-op (Fall 2025)

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 30+ days ago

-Perform peer edits and proofreading to make sure documentation and customer-facing communications follow the Magnet Forensics Style Guide and that language is clear, concise, and correct....

French Editorial Specialist

  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Are you looking to gain experience within a top 5 bank? Do you have Translation experience. As a French Editorial Specialist, Youll review and edit English-to-French translated content for...

Assistant Vice President, Instructional Designer - Learning Design and Development

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 60+ days ago

At Citi, we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. And we've been doing it for more than 200 years. We do this through our unparalleled global...

Instructional Designer

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 90+ days ago

KUBRA is seeking a talented Instructional Designer to create effective, clear, and engaging learning experiences that drive high performance results for both our clients and people. Work with one...

Technical Editor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Trading with Technical Analysis
Gain the knowledge you need to become a trader in any market around the world or an analyst specializing in technical reports of financial markets Technical analysis is a discipline that uses...
Technical Report Writing for Engineers
Technical reports are a vital tool for engineers to communicate their ideas. This online course introduces technical report writing and teaches the techniques you need to construct well-written...
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Salary for Technical Editor Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Technical Editors in Ontario offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.3%
Master's Degree
28.5%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
Associate's Degree
3.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
2.2%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Technical Editors in Ontario
1-2 years
38.7%
4-6 years
23.0%
6-8 years
12.5%
2-4 years
9.2%
8-10 years
9.1%
None
6.9%
Less than 1 year
0.7%


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