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Technical Writer

Technical Writer

JSIOttawa, ON, CAN
CA$90,000.00–CA$91,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Create, validate, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including but not limited to deployment guides and upgrade procedures. Create, organize, and maintain engineering documentation s...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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SPECIFICATION WRITER - SENIOR

SPECIFICATION WRITER - SENIOR

Parkin ArchitectsOttawa, ON, Canada
CA$90,000.00–CA$160,000.00 yearly
Full-time
The Senior Specifications Writer will play a critical role in developing and managing architectural specifications for healthcare projects. This position also involves managing the company's master ...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
Technical Writer Co-op

Technical Writer Co-op

QlikOttawa, ON
Full-time
A Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for 14 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, ou...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
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Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Sonovision Canada Inc.Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
Are you a rockstar technical writer looking to make your mark in the world of aerospace? Look no further! We are seeking a dynamic and organized individual to work on our writing team.With competit...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Technical Writer

Technical Writer

RBROttawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
At RBR, we’ve been making waves since 1973! We create cutting-edge instruments that explore the most remote parts of our planet, from the crushing depths of the ocean to the icy reaches of the pole...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Technical Writer (Ecological Studies, Bilingual)

Technical Writer (Ecological Studies, Bilingual)

ResonaiteOttawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
Our client in the public sector is seeking a contract based Technical Writer to work on ecological risk-based assessments related to Marine areas. Develop Ecological Risk Assessments : .Create assessm...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago
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Senior Technical Director

Senior Technical Director

Fortinet, Inc.Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
Fortinet is seeking a senior technical advisor to work with Canadian government entities in the defense and intelligence sector. This individual will play a critical role in driving growth in these ...Show moreLast updated: 20 days ago
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Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Quarry ConsultingGreater Ottawa Metropolitan Area, Canada
Full-time
Remote - some on-site in Ottawa.Reliability or Secret on-hand required • • •.Experience with MD Dynamics online and SharePoint online implementation. Experience with CRM, ERP, Supply Chain and Financia...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
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SPECIFICATION WRITER - SENIOR

SPECIFICATION WRITER - SENIOR

ParkinOttawa, ON, Canada
CA$90,000.00–CA$160,000.00 yearly
Full-time
The Senior Specifications Writer will play a critical role in developing and managing architectural specifications for healthcare projects. This position also involves managing the company's master ...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
Technical Writer

Technical Writer

SonovisionOttawa, ON, CAN
Full-time
Quick Apply
Are you a rockstar technical writer looking to make your mark in the world of aerospace? Look no further! We are seeking a dynamic and organized individual to work on our writing team.With competit...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Technical Writer

Technical Writer

2i Solutions, IncOttawa, ON, Canada
Temporary
We have an excellent 6 months contract opportunity for a Technical Writer in Ottawa.Eligible for Reliability level Federal Security clearance is mandatory. Experience developing thought-provoking vi...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
Senior Technical Writer

Senior Technical Writer

CB CanadaOttawa, Ontario, Canada
CA$25.00–CA$30.00 hourly
Full-time
Founded in 1967, ADGA is a privately owned and operated Canadian company.We employ over 700 highly skilled team members who apply their knowledge and expertise in service delivery of advanced techn...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Technical Writer

Technical Writer

ADGA Group of CompaniesOttawa, Ontario, CA
CA$90,000.00–CA$91,000.00 yearly
Full-time
ADGA is hiring an Intermediate Technical Writer to provide technical writing support to one of our large Defence programs. Witin this role the successful candidate will be responsible for the follow...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Technical Writer, DevOps - Permanent - 17367

Senior Technical Writer, DevOps - Permanent - 17367

LRO StaffingOttawa
CA$90,000.00–CA$91,000.00 yearly
Permanent
An excellent client of ours, a well-established software company headquartered in Kanata, is looking for a Senior Technical Writer (DevOps / Deployment) to join one of their thriving R&D groups.Repor...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Technical Writer

Technical Writer

RBR Ltd.Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
At RBR, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset.In fact, we attribute our success as a company in part to our ability to recruit, hire, and maintain a skilled and productive work ...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Jr. Technical Writer

Jr. Technical Writer

NokiaOttawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
The IP Routing (IPR) customer documentation team is seeking a highly motivated Junior Technical Writer for our Ottawa, Ontario campus. You will develop accurate, thorough, topic-based information in...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
Technical Writer

Technical Writer

QMR Consulting & Professional StaffingOttawa, Ontario, CA
CA$90,000.00–CA$91,000.00 yearly
Full-time
The ideal candidates are senior Technical Writers with a minimum of 5 years experience.The required services may include, but are not limited to the following : . Desired Skills and Experience (must b...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Technical Writer (Bilingual EN / FR)

Technical Writer (Bilingual EN / FR)

VersatermOttawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities.Since 1977, we’ve been building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
SPECIFICATION WRITER - SENIOR

SPECIFICATION WRITER - SENIOR

Parkin Architects LimitedOttawa, ON, CA
CA$90,000.00–CA$160,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Quick Apply
Job Summary : The Senior Specifications Writer will play a critical role in developing and managing architectural specifications for healthcare projects. This position also involves managing the comp...Show moreLast updated: 17 days ago
JPC -1460 - Technical Writer

JPC -1460 - Technical Writer

ITS GlobalOntario
CA$90,000.00–CA$91,000.00 yearly
Full-time
This unique role will help guide technical documentation across the department by building reusable and global standards that will affect every brand. Prepare and maintain documentation pertaining t...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Technical Writer

Technical Writer

JSIOttawa, ON, CAN
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$90,000.00–CA$91,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Posting Details

Job Details

Description

Responsibilities

  • Create, validate, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including but not limited to deployment guides and upgrade procedures.
  • Create, organize, and maintain engineering documentation such as system manuals, how-to guides, knowledge base articles, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Gather information from subject-matter experts, compile, develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
  • Act as the engineering documentation coordinator / work with development and support leads.
  • Work closely with documentation team to conform / adhere to the necessary corporate documentation standards and norms.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain necessary documentation templates.
  • Assume complete ownership of deployments and upgrades documentation.
  • Evaluate current content and develop / implement innovative methods for improvement (style guides, content templates, best practices)
  • Act as the user advocate and provide consistent voice across all documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • 4-7 years of experience as an effective technical writer
  • Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.
  • Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences.
  • Experience performing software deploys and troubleshooting skills will be a big plus.
  • Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
  • Experience working with engineers to disseminate, write and validate procedural content.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Curious and have a learning mindset.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in technology, communications, or relevant technical field.
  • Firm understanding of SDLC (systems development lifecycle)
  • Experience in software development or QA.
  • Professional certification (ex : Society for Technical Communication)
  • Experience with document encoding (XML, markdown, json, yaml)
  • Experience with content management tools (Share point, Confluence)
  • Experience with configuration management tools (JIRA, TFS)
  • Experience with source control tools (Git) is a plus.
  • Experience working in an agile development environment.
  • Project management experience is an asset.
  • DevOps, Virtualization, Linux, Kubernetes, Containers big plus