Technical Writer - Intern (Fall 2026)
About The Position
Having recognized the advantages of remote work, such as improved employee morale, increased productivity, and positive impacts on both employee wellbeing and the environment, we are proud to be a digital-first company. Our digital first work environment, combined with our conveniently located offices and collaborative workspaces, provides our team with the freedom and flexibility to work in the most productive way for them. Tecsys is a fast-growing innovator offering supply chain solutions to industry leading healthcare systems, hospitals, and pharmacy businesses to distributors, retailers, and 3PLs. We work with industry leaders to transform their supply chains through technology. If you thrive on tackling interesting challenges with continuous learning opportunities, then Tecsys could be a good fit for you! We are looking for a technical writing intern to join the Tecsys team for a 4-month internship position for the Fall 2026 term (September 8, 2026 - December 18, 2026). In this role, you will assist in the updating of our documentation using the Oxygen tool suite and following the DITA standard. You will create web help as well as additional standalone documents. The successful candidate will be a multitasker with an interest in learning new technologies. The primary focus of your work will be our WMS (warehouse management system) software.
Requirements
- Strong writing skills, ideally demonstrated through technical writing samples.
- Must include a writing sample (1000 words or less) as well as a full transcript of grades (if currently enrolled or a recent graduate) to be considered.
- Experience with authoring tools such as Oxygen, Structured FrameMaker, or XMetaL
- Understanding of structured authoring principles and DITA concepts
- A curious technical mindset — you don't need to code, but you should be comfortable understanding and communicating technical ideas clearly
- Strong proficiency in both written and verbal English communication essential for effective correspondence with clients, suppliers, business partners and colleagues beyond the province of Quebec.
- Must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada, OR, have a valid Canadian work permit.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with agile software development practices
- Experience in a warehouse environment and/or understanding of warehouse terminology and processes
- Familiarity with basic Git operations (committing, branching, merging)
- Strong command of French
Responsibilities
- Assist in the updating of documentation using the Oxygen tool suite and following the DITA standard.
- Create web help as well as additional standalone documents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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