Technical Writer (XML/S1000D) – Remote & Flexible

Sonovision Canada - Ortec Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Flexible schedule

Training and Development Programs

Casual and collaborative environment

Health, dental, and life insurance

Job summary

Sonovision Canada - Ortec Group is seeking a Technical Writer to produce and maintain S1000D-compliant documentation for aerospace/defense programs. You will transform complex engineering data into clear, compliant content, author Data Modules, and ensure alignment with BREX and project rules.

You will collaborate with engineers and project leads, manage versioning, and contribute to process improvements, with remote-friendly options for the right candidate in Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience authoring XML/SGML-based technical documentation.
• S1000D-compliant content experience, including DMs, DMRLs, and BREX validation.
• Experience with structured authoring tools such as Arbortext Editor or oXygen XML Author.
• Excellent written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain technical documentation in accordance with S1000D and relevant standards.
• Author Data Modules (DMs) using XML/SGML in a structured environment.
• Interpret drawings, maintenance procedures and designs to produce accurate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific rules and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and data managers to deliver high-quality content.

Skills

XML/SGML authoring

S1000D

BREX validation

English writing proficiency

Tools

Arbortext Editor

oXygen XML Author

EAGLE Publishing System

R4i

Tridion Docs

Job description

Sonovision Canada - Ortec Group is seeking a Technical Writer to produce and maintain S1000D-compliant documentation for aerospace/defense programs. You will transform complex engineering data into clear, compliant content, author Data Modules, and ensure alignment with BREX and project rules.

You will collaborate with engineers and project leads, manage versioning, and contribute to process improvements, with remote-friendly options for the right candidate in Canada.