Senior Technical Writer – Defence Systems & Documentation

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Health & Dental

Health Spending Account

Telemedicine

Perkoplis discounts

Job summary

ADGA Group, a Canadian-owned defence and security company, seeks a Senior Technical Writer to support a Department of National Defence initiative in the National Capital Region. You will plan, develop, review, and maintain manuals, user guides, requirements, and web content for complex projects, working with developers and SMEs to ensure accuracy and usability.

The role emphasizes translating technical information into clear, audience-appropriate documentation, adhering to standards, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a technical writer in senior roles.
• Experience translating complex technical information into clear, user-focused docs.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with developers, SMEs, and project stakeholders.
• Experience across multiple document types (manuals, requirements, web content).

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain manuals, help text, requirements, and technical content.
• Review standards and assess existing project documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Gather information from developers and SMEs to define documentation scope.
• Develop document structures (TOCs) and organize technical content.
• Coordinate reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
• Prepare final versions of technical documentation for delivery.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Editing

Attention to detail

Job description

ADGA Group, a Canadian-owned defence and security company, seeks a Senior Technical Writer to support a Department of National Defence initiative in the National Capital Region. You will plan, develop, review, and maintain manuals, user guides, requirements, and web content for complex projects, working with developers and SMEs to ensure accuracy and usability.

The role emphasizes translating technical information into clear, audience-appropriate documentation, adhering to standards, and