MACLEAN ENGINEERING & MARKETING CO. LIMITED
Technical Publications Manager
MACLEAN ENGINEERING & MARKETING CO. LIMITED, Collingwood, ON
POSITION TITLE: Technical Publications Manager
LOCATION: Collingwood, Ontario
MacLean Engineering is looking for skilled and experienced Technical Publications Managerto join our growing team in Collingwood, Ontario This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team, working cross-functionally throughout the organization. If you are looking to be challenged, valued, and rewarded with a competitive compensation package in a dynamic work environment, this position is for you!
About the Position: The Technical Publications Manager position involves managing the Technical Publications team in all aspects of creating, revising, and publication of our technical manuals (parts, operators, maintenance). This department represents the formal way in which our products are conveyed to the end customer and as such, clarity, accuracy, and timeliness are of paramount importance. This position requires the following proficiencies:
About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:
About Us: MacLean Engineering has been a leading innovator of underground mining equipment solutions for over 50 years. As we continue to expand our product range and geographic footprint, we remain privately owned and consistently focused on the Company's founder's original engineered design imperatives - safety, productivity and enduring quality. MacLean Engineering has four manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, and Mexico. Our workforce is comprised of various skilled trades working together in a safety and quality-oriented environment to produce components and equipment to the underground mining industry, as well as the municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors.
We offer competitive wages and benefits including:
If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!
We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
LOCATION: Collingwood, Ontario
MacLean Engineering is looking for skilled and experienced Technical Publications Managerto join our growing team in Collingwood, Ontario This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team, working cross-functionally throughout the organization. If you are looking to be challenged, valued, and rewarded with a competitive compensation package in a dynamic work environment, this position is for you!
About the Position: The Technical Publications Manager position involves managing the Technical Publications team in all aspects of creating, revising, and publication of our technical manuals (parts, operators, maintenance). This department represents the formal way in which our products are conveyed to the end customer and as such, clarity, accuracy, and timeliness are of paramount importance. This position requires the following proficiencies:
- Scheduling and directing the publication activities based on the priorities of capital orders, aftermarket orders, and other requests such that all end customers receive the requested materials on time
- Developing improved methods for the creation of the published material including the use of off-site resources (e.g. for translations), standardized manuals that can be pre-printed, etc. to improve the total output capacity of the team
- Assessing the staffing requirements of the team, the tools needed by them, and the overall performance of the team using agreed upon metrics
- Establishing clear and effective lines of communication between other department managers who are direct inputs of recipients of the published material
- Supporting and facilitating all tasks and responsibilities found within the Publications Technician job description
- Be actively involved in the recruitment, hiring, and training of new employees
- Review performance and provide on-going support, mentoring, and training to direct reports
- Ensure that all safety requirements are being carried out by the team when performing their duties
- Ensure team's adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and work with HR to undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises
- Manage employees' scheduled hours, attendance, and vacation using ADP
- Foster a collaborative work environment, encouraging professional development and continuous improvement
About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in a related discipline is preferred
- Previous experience as a technical writer
- Previous experience managing technical publication activities either as a sole proprietor or as part of an organization
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role is an asset
- Excellent organizational skills with regards to electronic files/folders
- Able to proofread in a detailed manner and provide constructive feedback to progressively improve the native quality of the published material
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software
- Strong working knowledge of technical writing and manual publishing tools like Mad Cap Flare and Documoto
About Us: MacLean Engineering has been a leading innovator of underground mining equipment solutions for over 50 years. As we continue to expand our product range and geographic footprint, we remain privately owned and consistently focused on the Company's founder's original engineered design imperatives - safety, productivity and enduring quality. MacLean Engineering has four manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, and Mexico. Our workforce is comprised of various skilled trades working together in a safety and quality-oriented environment to produce components and equipment to the underground mining industry, as well as the municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors.
We offer competitive wages and benefits including:
- 3 weeks' vacation annually.
- Paid sick and family emergency time.
- Paid overtime after 40 hours worked.
- Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
- Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
- Annual Employee Bonus
- Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ's and much more
- Free coffee!
If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!
We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.