Local Employment Requirements
Copywriters and technical writers are usually accredited by their connection to a writer's association. Employers may go to the associations and view profiles as well as request writer portfolios in order to help in the hiring process. They may also need an in-depth knowledge and/or university degree/college diploma demonstrating their understanding of the subject about which they are writing.
Creative writers are usually required to be part of an association/union as well as take some classes to continuously work on their writing skills. Some classes are offered by universities and colleges and some are also offered in workshops by writers.
Additional information for foreign trained workers may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: http://www.cicic.ca.
Local Skills Requirements
The most important essential skills noted were; Oral communication, working with others, reading text, document use, finding information, critical thinking, job task planning and organizing. Continuous learning was also
considered important in a writer's development and improvement.
Additional skills:
According to some associations, certain additional skills may also apply especially for freelance writers; such as the capacity to budget, manage finances, and give quotes to clients . Knowledge of copywriting issues and laws as well as a capacity to network in order to expand clientele and meet other information sources is also important. Creativity has also been noted as an important asset to working as a writer.
For additional information about essential skills, please visit: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/general/home.shtml.
Skills Requirements
There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.
Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:
Experience:
1-5 years
Technical or Specialized Writing:
Technical manuals, procedures and methods manuals and user guides.
Additional Skills:
Co-ordinate project.
Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, computer use, problem solving, job task planning and organizing, writing, reading text, document use, finding information and critical thinking.
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Local Training
Training in English:
University of New Brunswick - Fredericton
P.O. Box 4400
Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3
Phone: (506) 453-4666
www.unb.ca
University of New Brunswick - Saint John
100 Tucker Park Road
P.O. Box 5050
Saint John, NB E2L 4L5
Phone: (506) 648-5500
www.unb.ca
Mount Allison University
62 York Street
Sackville NB E4L 1E2
Phone: 506-364-2269
Fax: 506-364-2272
www.mta.ca
Crandall University
Box 6004
333 Gorge Road
Moncton, NB E1G 3H9
Phone: (506) 858-8970
Toll free: 1-888-968-6228
Fax: (506) 858-9694
www.crandallu.ca
St. Thomas University
51 Dineen Drive
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G3
Phone: (506) 452-0640
Fax: (506) 450-9615
www.stu.ca
Training in French:
Université de Moncton
Campus de Moncton
18 Antonine-Maillet Avenue
Moncton, NB E1A 3E9
Telephone: (506) 858-4000
www.umoncton.ca
Université de Moncton
Campus d'Edmundston
165 Hébert Blvd
Edmundston, NB E3V 2S8
Telephone: (506) 737-5051
www.umoncton.ca
Université de Moncton
Campus de Shippagan
218 J.-D.-Gauthier Blvd.
Shippagan, NB E8S 1P6
Telephone: (506) 336-3400
www.umoncton.ca
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