Technical Writer

REF #001

• Write and or summarize technical documents for a variety of different audiences (i.e. engineering, system manager, end-user);
• Review documentation standards and the existing project documentation;
• Determine documentation requirements and makes plans for meeting them;
• Assess the audience for the documents/manuals which are required and prepare a statement of purpose and scope for each;
• Develop a table of content for each document/manual and write or edit the required content;
• Investigate the accuracy of the information collected by making direct use of the material being documented;
• Prepare or coordinate the preparation of any required illustrations and diagrams;
• Design the layout of the documents/manuals, including application of specific formatting specifications such as Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTO) formatting;
• Use word-processing, desk-top publishing and graphics software packages to produce final production-ready copy;
• Produce high quality technical documentation in a variety of formats and tools;
• Advise on the appropriateness, applicability and effectiveness of specific technical documents, formats, notations and technologies; 
• Perform any other work related to this category

• Proof University Degree or College Diploma in any discipline;
• Minimum of 2 years experience in technical writing in a minimum of 4 of this assessment area's criteria;

1. Planning, researching, gathering information and authoring technical documentation such as Statement of Requirements, System Specifications, and user manuals and guides;
2. Proof reading technical documents created by others;
3. 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;

• Minimum of 1 year experience in the preparation of business correspondence and reports in the field of Information Technology;
• Minimum of 4 years experience in the preparation of technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology / Information management or engineering;
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in a minimum of 1 of this area's criteria:

1. Providing advice and/or guidance on technical writing issues;
2. Experience providing verbal briefings / presentations on a technical topic;

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance and a controlled goods certification 

Work-Life Balance  

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

Belong@ADGA  

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation  

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.