Technical Writer

Actalent

  • Ottawa, ON
  • $40.00-65.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Job Title: Technical WriterJob DescriptionAs a Technical Writer, you will support a developmental satellite communication program. Your role involves providing assistance to various groups within the organization by preparing, reviewing, and editing project artifacts and documentation.Responsibilities
  • Prepare, revise, and maintain both non-technical and technical documents, including software, systems engineering, system operations, installation and configuration guides, testing, and user documentation, as well as data definition and data flow documentation.
  • Gather non-technical and technical information to prepare written texts.
  • Maintain and update a documentation library.
  • Utilize tools such as SharePoint, Confluence, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to produce quality documentation and training materials.
  • Participate in all phases of documentation, including preparing artifacts for Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) processes.
  • Understand technical concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for programs or projects of similar complexity.
  • Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
  • Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form understandable to a wide audience.
  • Apply technical writing concepts based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources.
  • Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings and operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer-related information.
  • Independently prepare and maintain highly complex systems, programming, and operations documentation.
Essential Skills
  • 8+ years of experience as a Technical Writer focused on developing technical documentation.
  • Thorough experience developing documentation for an engineering organization or highly technical environment.
  • Collaborative and adaptable individual.
  • Reliability clearance required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Preferred education in English, Communications, or Technical Writing.
  • Experience with tools such as Jira/Confluence/MS Office tools.
  • Outstanding written communication skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and complete multiple assignments simultaneously.
Work EnvironmentThis position requires 40 hours per week with a flexible in-office schedule. The candidate must be able to work in the office every two weeks at a minimum.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, Ontario.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON.À propos d'Actalent:Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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