Job Description

Technical Writer, Intermediate - Contract - 17391About the OpportunityOur public sector client has a requirement for an Intermediate level Technical Writer whose primary function will be to prepare, modify, or update technical orders of approximately 200-line items.
The Technical Writer will be required to ensure all approved English transcripts are translated into an acceptable level of French in accordance with Termium and other Government of Canada (GOC) approved language tools.Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzing material, such as specifications, notes, drawings, writing manuals, user guides and other documents to explain the requirement clearly and concisely
• Modifying, validating and compiling documents such as technical publications in general, specifications, equipment and system data lists, drawings etc.
• Gathering information, analyzing the subject and the audience, and producing clear documentation
• Studying existing material and interviewing Stakeholders
• Creating accurate, complete and concise documentation to communicate the needs of the requirement
• Assimilating and conveying technical material in a concise, effective manner
• Following governmental publishing guidelines
• Reviewing documents, drawings and associated data for conformance to established standards
• Planning, researching and writing manuals, specifications and other non-journalistic articles
• Using word-processing, desk-top publishing and graphics software packages to produce final camera-ready copies
• Translating English technical documentation to French and vice-versa

About YouThe successful candidate will have the following:

• Post secondary education in a relevant field
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Technical Writer
• Minimum of sixty (60) months experience, within the last one-hundred-and-twenty (120) months, preparing, modifying, and updating technical orders or other technical documentation
• Minimum of sixty (60) months experience, within the last one-hundred-and-twenty (120) months, translating technical orders or other technical documentation from English to French
• Previous work experience in the area of ammunition and explosives or, weapons and weapon systems or, military munitions
• Possess a certificate/qualification related to the field of Ammunition and Explosives. Any of Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) (AEXN), Ammo Engineer (AEXO), Rank Qualification (RQ) 6 Ammunition Technician (Ammo Tech) or comparable alternatives
• Strong communication skills in both English and French
• Valid security clearance at a level of Reliability or Secret Level II

About the Job

• Contract length: 1 year from award with two 1-year option periods
• Location: Client site, Gatineau Quebec

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