Technical Writer and Content Creator

Technical Writer and Content Creator

About Equiton:

Founded in 2015, Equiton is a recognized leader in private equity investments with 1 billion CAD in Assets Under Management (AUM). Our exponential growth is a direct outcome of our leadership team understanding how the industry works and how to create long-term wealth through real estate investing. We have discovered that finding the right opportunities involves time, experience, and discipline. Our strategy is always forward-looking, anticipating trends and adapting our selection to strengthen our market position, capitalizing on value creation opportunities, and building the most robust portfolio possible for our investors. We attract exceptionally talented people and create an atmosphere that rewards initiative, independent thinking, and integrity.

Our Culture:

At Equiton, our culture is the cornerstone of our success. We prioritize our people, recognizing their contributions by fostering an environment where initiative, integrity, and innovation thrive. With a commitment to employee well-being, continuous learning, and community engagement, we cultivate a dynamic workplace that empowers individuals to realize their full potential while driving our collective growth towards shared aspirations.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Senior Technical Writer and Content Creator, we are looking for a strong technical writer to create compelling content for various stakeholders including the general public, the financial advisor community and sophisticated institutional investors. They will do this through their knowledge of Canadian real estate, investing and finance and will be able to create compelling content through research as well as by collaborating with various senior executives within the organization. Our ideal candidate would be able to source material through their own experience and research as well as by working directly with key departments within the company. They would be skilled at developing content that is both educational and motivational and highlights Equiton’s thought leadership in real estate, finance and investing.

Successful candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in writing in the topics of real estate and investing and be available to work at the company's head office in Burlington, ON.

Key Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Support the development of multi-platform, multi-format technical and thought leadership content including annual and quarterly reports, articles, educational guides, internal training documents, industry handouts and one-pagers, newsletters/emails, articles in financial and real estate industry publications, press releases, social media posts, and other communications.
• Produce consistent and error-free written content that adheres to the company’s high standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across key departments of the company and its subsidiaries to drive thought leadership and the company’s unique perspectives.
• Repurpose content to efficiently deliver engagement across target platforms and reach a variety of audiences.
• Monitor real estate and investing industry trends, reports, and research to formulate well-supported analysis and proactively drive content ideation that highlights the company’s strengths and values.
• Play a key role in the continued evolution of the company’s content channels and strategy.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• A minimum of five years’ experience of writing with a focus on creating content for digital platforms in the fields of real estate, business journalism, finance and/or investing.
• Degree in journalism, communications, or relevant field.
• Ability to tailor messages to diverse target markets and effectively distill advanced industry concepts into content that is appropriate for different audiences ranging from new investors to sophisticated institutional investors.
• Equally skilled at writing short, concise copy and deeply reported articles.
• Effective at handling high volumes of timely content with accuracy.
• Strong news sense and proven ability to guide content creation from strategy and ideation through to execution and distribution.
• A deep understanding of digital content best practices, including search engine optimization (SEO), to achieve desired outcomes such as increased engagement and earned media.
• Strong work ethic and team player. Trustworthy, capable, reliable. Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Anticipatory, proactive, and responsive – thinks ahead and plans accordingly with minimal guidance.

Education, Qualifications & Experience: 

• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and/or other relevant qualifications
• Newsroom, media or agency experience

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that leverages diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are an equal opportunity employer that values a culture that reflects and celebrates diversity of thought, background and experience. If you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know, so that we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity

Rigorous adherence to a set of moral and ethical standards focused on respect, honesty, and fairness.

• Accountability

Individual responsibility for delivering on our commitments and being accountable for our decisions, actions, and results.

• Expertise

Offering the highest level of professional expertise, quality service and knowledgeable insights.

• Customer Focused

We recognize our customers are the reason for our success and know by putting their needs first, we foster trusting, long-term relationships.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit

Focusing on a growth mindset, continuous improvement, embracing change, and recognizing goals are achieved through dedication and hard work.

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.