Technical Writer creating and reviewing technical documentation for GDIT's IT products. Ensuring clarity and compliance with agency standards while collaborating on a variety of projects.
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Hybrid ILS Specialist III – Technical Writer
Posted 2 months ago
About the role
- Technical Writer responsible for developing technical documentation in support of Integrated Logistics Support. Collaborating with engineering and logistics teams to ensure compliance with standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a range of technical documentation (operation, maintenance, and illustrated parts manuals)
- Translate engineering drawings, specifications, and design data into clear written content
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather source data and verify technical accuracy
- Ensure compliance of all deliverables with defence documentation requirements and regulations
- Utilize authoring and content management tools to create and publish structured documentation efficiently
- Perform validation activities to ensure completeness and compliance prior to delivery
- Maintain version control and manage configuration changes to technical documentation
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation standards and authoring processes
- Support the Supervisor, Technical Publications in developing schedules and reporting progress
- Assist with internal and external audits related to documentation quality and compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Communications, English, or a related discipline
- Minimum 3+ years of experience developing technical documentation, preferably within a defence, maritime, or heavy engineering environment
- Experience with S1000D or equivalent structured documentation standard
- Familiarity with defence/shipbuilding industry standards and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) frameworks is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate engineering drawings, data, and specifications into accurate documentation
- Strong command of technical writing principles, structure, and formatting for complex systems
- Proficient in technical authoring and content management tools (Hico IPS Suite, R4i, Arbortext, Adobe FrameMaker, XML editors, Microsoft Office)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong understanding of S1000D, MIL-STD, or DEF STAN documentation frameworks
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Annual bonus and pension plan matching
- Very competitive salary
- Best-in-class health and wellness benefits package
- Extended health care (paramedical services, mental health coverage, etc.)
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- Medical leave coverage
- Parental leave coverage
- $500 personal spending account
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Access to Pemberton campus gym
- Complimentary shuttle bus for transit users
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