Technical Writer - Intermediate (CAN)

ObjectWin Technology; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a technical writer in Markham, Canada. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in technical writing, especially with DITA methodologies and tools. Strong skills in XML authoring and copyediting are essential. The role is hybrid with responsibilities including developing structured content and proofreading documentation. This position offers a chance to work on multiple projects with a focus on attention to detail in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of technical writing experience in a technical field.
• Excellent writing, copyediting, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to deliver results with attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and adapt to changing deadlines.
• Understanding of the DITA framework and XML editors.
• Quick learner with knowledge of server platform components.
• Experience with multiple publication output formats.

Responsibilities

• Develop structured content using DITA methodologies.
• Proofread and edit technical documentation.
• Work on projects with minimum support.

Skills

Experience with structured content development using DITA methodologies and tools

CCMS tool usage - knowledge about DITA concepts, keys, content reuse, conditions

Proficient with XML authoring

Proof Reading/Copy Editing

Education

Engineering qualification or relevant field preferred

Tools

HTML

CSS

XSL

Perl

SharePoint

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Location: Markham, CAN (hybrid)
Duration: 3 months with possible extension

Job Requirements

Top 3-5 Must Have Skills

1. Experience with structured content development using DITA methodologies and tools
2. CCMS tool usage - knowledge about DITA concepts, keys, content reuse, conditions
3. Proficient with XML authoring. handling multiple publication output formats (HTML, PDF)
4. Proof Reading/Copy Editing

Nice to Have

• Engineering qualification with semiconductor or rack/system-level experience

Job Description

• 2-4 years of technical writing experience in a technical field (Engineering or Computer Science background preferred)
• Excellent writing, copyediting, and communication skills
• Ability to deliver results with attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and adapt to changing deadlines and schedules
• Understanding of the DITA framework, CCMS tools, and XML editors
• Quick learner with an ability to understand components that make up a server platform with integrated and discrete processing solutions
• Ability to work with multiple output formats, covering pdf, HTML, and context-sensitive online helps
• Self-starter, must be comfortable working with minimum support
• Experience with HTML, CSS, XSL, Perl, and other scripting languages
• Experience working with version control systems, SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence