Technical Writer

L3Harris MAPPS Inc. is a leading global supplier of ITAR-Free controls and simulation solutions for marine, power and space sectors as well as naval communications, underwater acoustics, handling systems and visual landing aids. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, L3Harris MAPPS Inc. has businesses and sites in Australia, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

**ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY**
- Work with engineers to prepare, review, revise, and maintain documentation, including: user guides, training materials, integration guides, developer guides, how-to, tutorials, and knowledgebase content;
- 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, background material, instructional materials, 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.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor or Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication or related discipline preferably in a technical field such as computer science or a focus on English writing or communications, or at least three years of experience in writing documentation for software or in technical training;
- Previous technical writing experience in a fast-paced engineering environment is an asset;
- Strong written and verbal communication and experience working with content in multiple mediums;
- Experience working with the following preferred tools : Word, Author-It, Acrobat;
- 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;
- Some experience in development and delivery of training/facilitated learning is beneficial but not required;
- Experience in a rapidly changing environment is also beneficial in this challenging position.

**About L3Harris**:
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

**Our culture**:
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, provincial or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Everything we do here has a direct impact on the protection and security of human lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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