Local Resources (British Columbia, Canada)

If you’re entering or working in the technical communication profession and live in British Columbia, Canada, you may find the following resources helpful:

Professional Associations

The Editor's Association of Canada (EAC/ACR)
The Editors' Association of Canada promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communications.

Society for Technical Communication (STC) Canada, West Coast Chapter
Information on local educational and skill development programs. Features a job bank and Coastlines, the chapter’s bi-monthly newsletter, in PDF or HTML format.

Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia (STIBC)
Includes a directory of certified members. STIBC is a member of the Canadian Translators and Interpreters Council.

STC Education Resources
A brief overview of educational programs at local institutions and how to get course information on the Internet.

The Canadian Translators and Interpreters Council (CTIC)
A body of translators, terminologists and interpreters on a national and international level for promotion of the profession.

Education and Training Programs

British Columbia Institute of Technology, Communication Department

Capilano College, Communication Department

College of the Rockies, Online Technical, Professional and Academic Writing Course

Douglas College, Print Futures Program

Simon Fraser University, Certificate in Technical Communication

University of British Columbia, Computers, Media, Technology