Technical Writer

L3HHCM20 • Montreal, QC

15d • CA$50,500 - CA$93,500 • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Technical Writer to join their team in Montréal, QC. This role involves creating and maintaining client aids beyond traditional documentation, such as online videos, demos, and guided tours. The Technical Writer will also edit developer-written content, prepare instructor materials, conduct end-user training, and ensure consistency in training documentation. A key responsibility includes translating technical documents into French.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication, Technical Translation or related discipline preferably in a technical field such as computer science or a focus on English writing or communications
• Strong written and verbal communication and experience working with content in multiple mediums
• Excellent writing, editing, communication and teamwork skills, including willingness and ability to consult with subject matter experts from engineering
• Experience working with the following preferred tools: Author-It (mandatory), Acrobat, Microsoft Office
• 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
• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Previous technical writing experience in a fast-paced engineering environment is an asset
• Experience in a rapidly changing environment is also beneficial in this challenging position
• Some experience in development and delivery of training/facilitated learning is beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• 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, documents, presentations, 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
• Translations to French of technical documents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level