Technical Writer

Porter Airlines Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Porter Airlines is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to lead the revamp and consolidation of the Flight Attendant Manual (FAM) for AOC consolidation. You will work with Inflight Services, Flight Operations, Regulatory and Training to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance across Dash 8 and E195-E2 fleets.

This six-month contract role demands independent work, meeting tight deadlines, and contributing to IT-adjacent documentation projects as capacity allows.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of technical writing experience, with regulatory/compliance exposure.
• Ability to interpret CARs or equivalent regulatory frameworks for documentation.
• Proven track record delivering accurate, compliant documentation on deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional SMEs to validate content.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with standard documentation and version control tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end revamp and consolidation of the Porter Flight Attendant Manual for AOC consolidation.
• Review FAM content across Dash 8 and E195-E2 fleets; identify gaps and revision needs.
• Rewrite and restructure FAM content to CARs and Transport Canada standards.
• Collaborate with SMEs across Inflight Services, Flight Operations, Regulatory and Training to validate accuracy.
• Manage document version control, revision tracking, and change management.
• Ensure the completed FAM meets regulatory deadlines and is properly formatted.
• Support Safety Management System by identifying hazards and promoting safety.
• Assist IT-adjacent inflight and flight ops documentation projects as capacity allows.
• Provide technical writing guidance and best practices to team members as needed.

Skills

Technical writing

Regulatory familiarity

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Version control

Digital documentation platforms

Aviation fleet knowledge

Tools

Version control tools

Documentation platforms

Job description

Porter Airlines is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join the Inflight Services team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will lead the revamp and consolidation of the Flight Attendant Manual (FAM) — a regulatory document that is central to our Aircraft Operating Certificate (AOC) consolidation. You will work independently with minimal direction, applying your aviation documentation expertise to produce a manual that meets Transport Canada standards and reflects our operational requirements across both the Dash 8 and Embraer E195-E2 fleets.

This is a high-impact, deadline-driven engagement position. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating regulatory frameworks, working closely with subject matter experts across the organization, and producing polished, compliance-ready documentation on a tight timeline. Given the candidate's profile, there is also potential to contribute to IT-adjacent Inflight and Flight Operations projects as capacity allows.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end revamp and consolidation of the Porter Flight Attendant Manual in support of AOC consolidation
• Review existing FAM content across both Dash 8 and E195-E2 fleet documentation and identify gaps, inconsistencies, and areas requiring revision
• Rewrite, restructure, and consolidate FAM content in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Transport Canada standards
• Collaborate with subject matter experts in Inflight Services, Flight Operations, Regulatory and Standards, and Training to validate content accuracy
• Manage document version control, revision tracking, and change management throughout the project
• Ensure the completed FAM is formatted, structured, and delivered to meet a tight regulatory deadline
• Actively participate in Porter's Safety Management System (SMS) by identifying and reporting workplace hazards and promoting a safe work environment
• Support the digitization and other IT-adjacent inflight and flight ops documentation projects as capacity allows
• Provide technical writing guidance and documentation best practices to Inflight Services team members where needed

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of technical writing experience, with demonstrated experience in regulatory or compliance documentation, is required
• Proven ability to interpret and apply Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) or equivalent regulatory frameworks in a documentation context, and familiarity with Transport Canada regulatory processes and AOC requirements
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal direction, managing competing priorities to meet hard deadlines
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional subject matter experts to validate technical content
• Exceptional written communication skills, with a high standard for accuracy, clarity, and consistency
• Proficiency with standard documentation and version control tools
• IT background or experience with digital documentation platforms, workflow tools, or process automation is preferred
• Experience with Embraer E-jet series or Dash 8 fleet documentation is an asset