EllisDon Winter 2027 Student Talent Pool

EllisDon Corporation; Halifax; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Babcock Canada is seeking a Technical Writer for a 6-month contract across Ottawa, Victoria, and Halifax. The role focuses on drafting, editing, and formatting technical documents for marine and mission systems, with an emphasis on clarity, consistency, and audience needs.

Ideal applicants have 3+ years in technical writing, strong grammar, and experience with MS Word, Acrobat, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint. Eligibility for security clearance is beneficial for national defence programs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications or equivalent.
• Three-plus years of professional experience as a technical writer and/or editor.
• Experience writing and editing technical documentation (bids, proposals, reports).
• Excellent grammar and communication abilities; able to collaborate with SMEs and clients.
• Ability to work self-directed in a team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with document management systems such as MS Word, Acrobat, PowerPoint, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical writing, editing, and formatting support for programs and contracts.
• Coordinate document production, templates, and procedural materials.
• Support document management, reviews, approvals, and client submission.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to translate knowledge into usable documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications

Tools

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

MS PowerPoint

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

Technical Writer (6-month contract).Ottawa, ON / Victoria, BC / Halifax, NS.

Expected Salary: $57, to $75,

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website:

Long Description

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical writing, editing, and formatting support to the Marine & Mission Systems Department by: Proofreading and copyediting and documents with an emphasis on reviewing and applying the rules of grammar and usage, mechanics, spelling, punctuation, style and organization. Editing documents using MS Word tracked changes to ensure Corporate and Program consistency, correct errors, and to improve clarity, conciseness, accuracy, readability and connection with an intended audience. Coordinating the production of all Contract program documents such as deliverables (i.e., engineering reports), pro formas, proposals, and letters. Supporting the creation of online and print documents such as engineering reports, business reports, policies, processes, proposals, formal letters, etc. Collaborating with clients, users, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to translate their knowledge into useable documentation. Applying a unified content strategy approach during the drafting and editing of templates, proposals, deliverables, and procedures.
• Provide Document Management support by: Supporting the Document Control and PMO shared inboxes. Circulating and tracking documents for internal review and approval. Submitting approved documents to the Client in accordance with internal and Contract processes. Registering documents in the document management systems, including Babcock, Client, and Subcontractor documentation. Issuing controlled documentation as required on projects. Updating department templates, policies, and processes. Reporting to the Document Control Lead
• Supporting other related activities as required.

The ideal candidate brings:

• A diploma or degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three-plus years of professional experience as a technical writer and/or editor.
• Experience in writing and editing technical documentation such as contract bids, proposals, business texts, and technical reports (previous experience with technical terminology is considered an asset).
• Advanced oral and written communication abilities, including superior grammar skills.
• Interpersonal skills for collaboration with subject matter experts, colleagues, clients, and users.
• Ability to function in a self-directed manner in a team environment, including personal workload management (organizing and prioritizing).
• Excellent time management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines in a high-paced environment.
• Extensive knowledge and experience using MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, MS PowerPoint, Viso, SharePoint and/or other document management systems.
• Skills researching information and attention to detail.
• Experience working with the Department of National Defence (DND) and/or Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) (an asset).
• Eligibility for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.