Technical Writer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Job Description


Company Description

ADGA provides strategic vision, world-class technology and service excellence in the areas of defence, security and enterprise computing to clients in the federal government, other levels of government and the private sector. In a world dominated by convergence, ADGA provides the expertise and innovation that organizations need to stay safe, efficient and productive. This is based on an exceptional balance sheet built since 1967, protecting some of Canada\'s most critical assets. Headquartered in Ottawa, with offices across Canada, ADGA is a privately owned Canadian company employing more than 800 employees, technical consultants and subject matter experts.



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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 following tasks:

  • Reviewing, developing and editing sustainment business case analysis (SBCA) documentation;
  • Assisting the SBCA team in preparing the defence procurement strategy governance presentations decks, industry engagement plans, and completing SBCA reports;
  • Reviewing previous programs/lessons learned in the areas of presentation style and language and implementing upcoming SBCA\'s as needed;
  • Providing appropriate written reports in final camera-ready copy, using the following Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio and Access;
  • Analyzing material, such as specifications (technical Statement of Work/Requirement), notes, drawings, writing manuals, user guides and other documents to explain the requirement clearly and concisely;
  • Gathering information, analyzing the subject and the audience, and producing clear documentation;
  • Studying existing material and interviewing internal and external SBCA stakeholders;
  • Creating accurate, complete and concise documentation to communicate the needs of various business case requirements;
  • Reviewing, developing and editing SBCA documents, drawings and associated data for conformance to established standards and ensuring the documentation follows governmental publishing guidelines.
Qualifications
  • Must possess a University Degree or College Diploma preferably in Engineering, Computer Technology, or Business Administration; or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience within the last 6 years in technical writing while performing the following tasks:
  • Planning, researching, gathering information and authoring technical documentation such as Statement of Requirements, System Specifications, and user manuals and guides;
  • Proofreading technical documents created by others; and
  • Analyzing material, such as specifications (technical Statement of Work/Requirement), notes, drawings, writing manuals, user guides and other documents to explain the requirement clearly and concisely.
  • A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience within the last 3 years in the preparation of business correspondence and reports in the field of Information Technology.
  • A minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience within the last 6 years in the preparation of technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology / Information management or engineering.
  • A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience within the last 3 years performing one of the following tasks
  • Providing advice and/or guidance on technical writing issues.
  • Experience providing verbal briefings / presentations on a technical topic.
Additional Information

ADGA commits to putting diversity into action to build a stronger, more representative team and help our customers and communities thrive. We are a proudly Canadian company, striving to further diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and provide every individual with the opportunities and resources to help them reach their full potential.

Since being acquired by Commissionaires Ottawa, ADGA has adopted the social mandate of Commissionaires to create meaningful employment opportunities and generate financial resources for veterans of the CAF, RCMP, their families, and fellow citizens who share a passion to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.

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  • Job Id
    JD2224489
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
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