Technical Writer

Overview:
KPMG is an industry leading firm that serves clients on a variety of specialized projects that help them to work smarter, grow faster and compete better.

**The opportunity**

How would you like to:

- Be exposed to new and exciting technologies and state-of-the art innovations in a wide range of industries (aerospace, manufacturing, agri-food, software & hardware development, chemical, oil and gas, etc.)?
- Gain valuable business experience to complement your technical training?
- Work for one of Canada's Top 100 Employers?

How about working among an interdisciplinary team of Engineers, Scientists and Accountants to help Canadian companies and reduce the cost of innovating in Canada?

Don’t miss this opportunity to join our R&D incentives practice on a part-time basis.

What you will do:

- We are looking for technical writers that can support our team of full-time professionals in writing technical reports that summarize work performed by our clients
- Applicants should be open to work between 10 and 20 hours/week in an independent, flexible hours setting. Opportunities may exist to transition into a full-time role upon completion of graduate studies.

What you bring to this role:

- Currently pursuing an advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in Engineering (Chemical, Biomedical, Environmental, Mechanical, Computer) or Computer Science
- Strong independent decision-making skills; an ability to work with limited information
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including note taking
- Ability to work to a budget and with tight timelines
- Experience working independently and in a cross-functional team environment
- Strong research skills
- Highly flexible and adaptable
- Prior industry experience obtained through internships or co-ops (preferred)
- Prior experience writing grants, patents or technical reports (preferred)

Our Values, The KPMG Way:
**Integrity**, we do what is right |
**Excellence**, we never stop learning and improving |
**Courage**, we think and act boldly |
**Together**, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |
**For Better**, we do what matters