Technical Writer

ADGA Group Consultants Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense is seeking a Technical Writer to create and manage technical documents for a major program. The role requires 4+ years of writing experience, a university degree or diploma is an asset, and includes tasks like compliance assessment and document summarization. Join a team that values diversity and work-life balance, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Comprehensive health and dental plans

Flexible work policies

Employee assistance program

Telemedicine

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in technical writing and preparing technical documents.
• 2+ years of recent experience in business correspondence and technical advice.
• Experience in creating manuals and user guides.

Responsibilities

• Create and summarize technical documents for diverse audiences.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards.
• Assist in drafting contractual documents.

Skills

Technical writing

Document summarization

Compliance assessment

Technical advice

Education

University degree or college diploma

Job description

ADGA is currently looking for a Technical Writer to support a large Defence program.

In this role, you will support the chief engineer at the System of Systems (SoS) level by creating, summarizing, and translating technical documents for various audiences. Responsibilities include ensuring documentation standards, gathering and verifying technical information, and assisting in drafting contractual documents.

Key tasks include:

1. Creating and summarizing technical documents for diverse audiences.
2. Converting technical documentation and data between official languages.
3. Assessing and ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
4. Developing plans to meet documentation needs.
5. Gathering contract and requirement information from stakeholders.
6. Preparing illustrations and diagrams.
7. Providing guidance on technical and contractual documents.
8. Assisting in drafting contractual documents to meet legal and technical standards.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of recent experience in preparing technical documents, system specifications, and proposals in IT or engineering.
• At least 2 years of recent experience in business correspondence and reports in IT.
• At least 2 years of recent experience in providing technical advice, guidance, and verbal briefings on technical topics.
• At least 2 years of recent technical writing experience in areas such as requirements, specifications, manuals, and user guides.

Additional Information

• Must hold a valid Secret Level 2 clearance and apply for the Controlled Goods Certificate.
• Proof of university degree or college diploma is an asset.

Work-Life Balance

We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible policies, including maternity/parental top-up and reservist leave top-up.

Belong@ADGA

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through active initiatives and discussions to foster a respectful environment.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, profit-sharing, comprehensive health and dental plans, a health spending account, disability coverage, employee assistance, telemedicine, discounts, and other perks.

Join us to tackle critical challenges with a team of over 600 members across the country.

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certified.