Technical Writer

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Location: Montréal, QC

Job Code: 38439

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $50,500 - $93,500 CDN annually

Essential Functions:

• Build and maintain client aids that go beyond traditional documentation, such as online video, demos, guided tours, and other educational techniques;
• Edit existing developer-written content in preparation for publication;
• Prepare and create instructor materials (course outlines, documents, presentations, and training aids) and classroom agenda;
• Conduct end user trainings and presentations on the IPMS product for client;
• Continuously enhance technical instructional delivery and presentation skills;
• Act as an editor to ensure consistency in training documentation across the IPMS product;
• Translations to French of technical documents

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication, Technical Translation or related discipline preferably in a technical field such as computer science or a focus on English writing or communications
• Strong written and verbal communication and experience working with content in multiple mediums;
• Excellent writing, editing, communication and teamwork skills, including willingness and ability to consult with subject matter experts from engineering;
• Experience working with the following preferred tools: Author-It (mandatory), Acrobat, Microsoft Office;
• Bilingual French and English with good English writing skills;
• Regular use of a content management system (CMS) to manage the lifecycle of technical documentation including draft, review, and publish phases;

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Previous technical writing experience in a fast-paced engineering environment is an asset;
• Experience in a rapidly changing environment is also beneficial in this challenging position.
• Some experience in development and delivery of training/facilitated learning is beneficial but not required;

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance.

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.