Engineering Technical Writer

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Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do. Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Engineering Technical Writer to join our engineering consulting team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, client-facing documents that clearly and accurately communicate complex technical information. You will collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and project teams to support the development of technical reports and memos; plans and other key deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation including engineering reports, design briefs, plans, procedures.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and professional language tailored to target audiences.
• Ensure consistency in tone, style, formatting, and branding across all deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather source material and understand content objectives.
• Review and revise content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and compliance with company standards.
• Support the creation of templates, style guides, and document management processes.
• Assist with quality assurance checks and editorial reviews for major project submissions.
• Work under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in English, Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of technical writing experience, preferably within engineering, construction, or consulting industries.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for quality and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document formatting tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with engineering terminology, drawings, and technical project lifecycles is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting project execution teams.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, QA/QC processes, or document control systems.
• Experience with graphic editing tools or visualization platforms (e.g., Visio) is a plus.
• A portfolio of past work that you can share as examples of your experience.

The expected salary for this position ranges from $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills, and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

As an employee of CIMA+ you are also able to participate in:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution.
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

For more information about this job opportunity, please contact Eric Fenyedi.

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.