by Autumn Jonssen | May 7, 2014 | Spotlights
This month in Spotlights, we are learning about Barry Shanko who started as an electronics technician moving into freelance science and technology writing then into technical writing. His freelance science writing has appeared in publications including space.com, Air...
by Michelle Vinci | Apr 16, 2014 | Career
Are you considering a career in Technical Communication? Have you told others about your interest in the field? Have you received a blank stare back? Have you heard: “…really? Is that what you want to do?” Let’s take a look at five myths about technical communication,...
by Aaron | Apr 12, 2014 | Recent Events
Community Event Announcement: The 21 students of the 2014 Print Futures Professional Writing Program are happy to announce that they will be showcasing their work at the 2014 Portfolio Show. At the same time, the graduating professional writers are sad that this will...
by Mellissa Ruryk | Apr 7, 2014 | Announcements, Volunteer Opportunities
Having a vision of how you believe the chapter should serve its members – and being able to share this vision with others – make being a President easier. For instance, I worked my year as President around making sure we did all the activities required to earn a...
by Mellissa Ruryk | Apr 7, 2014 | Announcements, Volunteer Opportunities
The chapter membership is in need of a volunteer to step up and fill the position of Vice President for the upcoming term 2014–2015. WIIFY? What’s In It For You? Why should you volunteer? Let me give you my perspective, having served as VP, then President and now Past...
by Pam Drucker | Apr 4, 2014 | Announcements
Emma C. Hamer, longtime chapter member, passed away March 21, 2014 after contracting a respiratory infection during her battle with cancer. In 2002 Emma helped organize “ShapeShifters”, an STC Region 7 Conference held in Vancouver, BC.
by Aaron | Apr 3, 2014 | Announcements, Recent Events
Invitation to Attend Dear Member, You are invited to attend the STC Canada West Coast’s annual general meeting. This meeting will immediately precede our professional development event on April 15, 2014. The agenda will include the president’s report, the...
by Aaron | Apr 3, 2014 | Recent Events
Description This event focuses on developing careers in technical communication. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to a number of short presentations from seasoned technical communication professionals. Each presentation will be led by a subject-matter...
by Autumn Jonssen | Mar 28, 2014 | Volunteer Opportunities
We are current looking for more people to write articles for the website. If you would like to write something, but aren’t sure what to write about, here are some suggestions: How to sell technical writing to your employer Best website tools to build your own...
by Autumn Jonssen | Mar 28, 2014 | Spotlights
This month in Spotlights, we are learning about Christine Grimard! She is an experienced technical and business writer with extensive experience in customer service and call centre procedures, business plan production and marketing documentation. She has worked with...
