RQ09549 - Sr. Technical Writer

Source Code; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Code is seeking a Sr. Technical Writer in Downtown Toronto for a hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote arrangement.

The contract spans 7–8 months, focusing on producing professional project and user documentation, including system procedures and Azure architecture artefacts. You will work with cross-functional teams to create quick start guides, admin manuals, glossaries, and online help in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience creating technical project and user documentation for Azure/cloud environments.
• Ability to develop online documentation and architecture artefacts from senior concepts.
• Proficient with standard technical writing tools like Microsoft Office and Adobe TCS.

Responsibilities

• Create professional technical project and user documentation including systems and procedures.
• Develop online documentation and architecture artefacts from senior team input.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams (development, business, testers) and audiences.
• Develop a quick start guide covering main user steps and a detailed admin guide.
• Produce a glossary or terms definitions list and ensure accessibility alignment.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

Architecture artefacts

Strong documentation skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

AODA knowledge

Tools

Power Designer

Job description

About the job RQ09549 - Sr. Technical Writer

RQ09549 - Sr. Technical Writer

Downtown, Toronto

Hybrid - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Contract (7-8 months)

Responsibilities:

Creates professional technical project and user documentation, including systems and operational procedures

General Skills Experience in the creation of technical project and user documentation, including procedures at the specified experience level

Experience with a wide range of technical writing methods, tools and techniques and knowledge of industry standards and best practices

Knowledge and experience in developing on-line documentation

Knowledge and experience with at least one platform

Knowledge and experience with communications protocols

Knowledge and experience with tools for the creation, distribution and maintenance of project and user documentation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate with cross functional teams (development, business, testers) and a wide range of audiences

Ability to create a quick start guide covering the main steps a user will follow

Ability to create a detailed configuration/administrative guide to users covering all details required

Experience and ability to create a glossary or list of terms and definitions

Experience with office automation suites, presentation tools, and at least one authoring package

A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Proficiency in English Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards Skilled at using standard technical writing tools such as Microsoft Office and/or Adobe Technical Communication Suite

Must-Haves:

• Strong knowledge and experience with documentation tasks for Azure cloud architecture and infrastructure design, familiar with networking, firewall, storage, backup and disaster recovery design.
• Experience in the creation and editing of technical project documents including architecture artefacts based on existing systems or design concepts from senior team members.
• Skilled at using standard technical writing tools such as Power Designer, Microsoft Visio, UML and/or Adobe Technical Communication Suite