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Technical Writing Intern (Summer/May 2026, 8 Months)
Oakville, Ontario - Canada
Who we are:
Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
Who you are:
The Technical Writing Intern is responsible for contributing to and editing external-facing technical documentation, as well as non-technical communications promoting new product and feature releases. The successful candidate will also help design, build, and/or update internal process documentation supporting various functions of Geotab’s Technical Writing practice.
What you'll do:
- Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of Geotab products and the documentation requirements
- Gather usability feedback from internal and external stakeholders and identify gaps in documentation and processes.
- Create new internal process documentation and update existing documents.
- Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience.
- Review and edit documents prior to release and before they are sent for translation.
The opportunity:
- 8 month work-term beginning May 2026.
- Full-time, paid internship: Monday - Friday, 37.5hrs/week.
- Your first week at Geotab begins with 'GEO Launch' - a one-week Employee Orientation. Click here to learn more!
- Learn more about the Geotab Campus Program here.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
How you'll make an impact:
- Participate in team meetings and discussions
- Developing and refining content strategy at Geotab.
- Ensure that documents and UI strings are compliant with Geotab written style and formatting standards.
- Ensure product and support documents in English are clear, easy to understand, and grammatically correct
What you'll bring to the role:
- Working towards a post-secondary degree/diploma specialization in Engineering, Computer Science, English, Professional Writing, or a related field.
- Excellent English writing skills.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text.
- High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent proofreading and editing abilities.
- Able to work well under pressure and respond to fast changing priorities and deadlines.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop) is an asset.
- Experience working within a technical or engineering organization/knowledge of the high-technology industry is an asset.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
How we work:
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
This role offers an hourly pay range which is anticipated to be the range listed below. The actual pay for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to student's academic program, relevant experience, and location. Geotab is committed to fair and equitable compensation and will share final details as part of the offer process. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work for the duration of the internship and the individual's ability to pass a background check.
Hourly Rate
$20 - $27 CAD
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