Job Description

Worker Sub-Type: Student (Fixed Term)

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Position Summary

BlackBerry is looking for a skilled writer to join our KCS Program Team in the Customer Support Organization. The successful candidate will be a strong writer and editor, is a creative thinker and shows attention to detail.

As a KCS (Knowledge-Centered Service) Editing Student at BlackBerry, you will assist the KCS Team by formatting, editing, publishing, and archiving Knowledge Base articles that are assigned to the KCS Team. You will also assist the team with reporting and administrative functions.

Location: Waterloo, ON

Length of Term: 4 Months

What you will do

Reviews and edits content to align to the BlackBerry Style Guide, KCS, and UI/CX best practices

Actively reviews agent-authored content against established brand and style guidelines to ensure suitability for external publication

Acts as an advocate to assist members of the support team with the content creation process

Assists support agents and analysts in leveraging the KCS methodology to create case solving content

Contributes to the strategic vision for knowledge management within the customer support organization

Assists with the maintenance of internal wikis, processes, and technical training content

Assists with the facilitation of internal KCS training for new-hires

Who we are looking for

Currently enrolled in a post-graduate certificate or degree in Business or Technical Writing

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written, oral and presentation to effectively work with team members

Experience with technical writing and/or editing

Strong attention to detail

Ability to concurrently work on multiple projects and flexible to adapt to changing environments and priorities

Ability to quickly learn and understand complex troubleshooting issues

Previous experience writing support documentation for multiple audiences

Excellent prioritization and multitasking skills

Above and beyond

Prior experience working in a customer support role

Prior experience or familiarity with Technical Writing

Previous experience using Jira and/or Confluence systems

Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Familiarity with BlackBerry products and services

Motivated, resourceful, and a team player

Life at BlackBerry

Various Snack & Beverage Programs at all locations

Cafeterias and vending machines with subsidized prices at major offices

Free parking and accessible public transportation at major offices

Skills training and professional development opportunities

Organization wide events and various social committees

Local discounts and free swag

Highly collaborative teams and supportive workplace culture

Recreational leagues, fitness classes, and wellness sessions available in most locations

See for yourself by checking out our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife

An Absolute Commitment to Equality

It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@blackberry.com to discuss your needs.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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