Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Location: Mirabel QC

Job Code: 36439

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $56000 - $104000 annually

Reporting to the Electronic Publications Manager the Technical Writer is responsible to research write revise or update technical publications primarily for the main fleets of the Department of National Defence (DND).

L3Harris is one of the leading Canadian providers of aircraft engineering fleet management aircraft maintenance for government departments and agencies and commercial customers.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct research necessary to produce comprehensive technical publications;
• Apply expertise to interview Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and define requirements;
• Incorporate aircraft modifications in the IETM as well as define appropriate supporting illustrations;
• Co-ordinate the preparation and the validation of texts as well as other technical information documents related to customer requirements;
• Perform validation/verification (val/ver) on aircraft if required;
• Assist clients in the proper use of electronic manuals (IETP IETM and MAS Viewer) as needed;
• Raise technical problems;
• Collaborate with the e-Pubs team System Developer Illustrator Multi-Media Designer Editor and Translators to enable the completeness of the work task and the necessary update to the technical publication(s);
• Verify and check the preparation of illustrations photographs diagrams as necessary;
• Support the Electronic Publications Manager by providing writing effort estimates for customer approval;
• Provide inputs for continuous improvement;
• Provide status reports to the Electronic Publications Supervisor on assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

• Possess a diploma or certificate in an aerospace related field or relevant experience in the armed forces or a minimum of 5 years in technical publications;
• Experience in aeronautics (avionics mechanical or engines);
• Must be highly proficient in English and able to produce high quality reports and documentation;
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and documents;
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of ATA-2200 & S1000D International Specification for technical publications;
• Must have in-depth knowledge of SGML XML and Simplified English;
• Must have in-depth knowledge of Arbortext Epic Editor for creation of documents in SGML or XML;
• Knowledge of Office applications: Microsoft Word Excel Powerpoint and Visio.
• The knowledge of the French language other than the English language is necessary due to contractual requirements.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with theControlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race national or ethnic origin colour religion age nationality ancestry ethnicity gender sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status family status genetic characteristics disability citizenship status or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded in L3Harris sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy