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Hiring - Senior Technical Writer
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$50 to $60 CAD / hour · Contract
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- $50 to $60 CAD / hour
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Avanciers is a premier IT Staffing/Consulting organization and we are currently recruiting for a contract role for one of our premier client in Canada for Intermediate IT Security Risk Management Specialist.
This is a Hybrid role and client is actively hiring for this position.
Role: Senior Technical Writer
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $50/hr-$60/hr (Depending upon experience)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer with extensive background in IT infrastructure, software development lifecycles, and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise and strong document authoring skills to translate complex concepts into clear, high-quality documentation, training packages, and online help systems.
Qualifications & Requirements
Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Important Information for Applicants
Avanciers Incorporated
www.avanciers.com
This is a Hybrid role and client is actively hiring for this position.
Role: Senior Technical Writer
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $50/hr-$60/hr (Depending upon experience)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer with extensive background in IT infrastructure, software development lifecycles, and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise and strong document authoring skills to translate complex concepts into clear, high-quality documentation, training packages, and online help systems.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education & Experience
- University undergraduate degree or diploma OR 10+ years of progressive IT experience.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience authoring and reviewing complex technical documentation.
- Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of IT infrastructure concepts and terminology, specifically across networking (LAN/WAN), server architecture, and telephony systems.
- Strong working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and modern software development practices.
- Familiarity and direct experience working with ITSG-33 or equivalent cybersecurity and compliance standards.
- Tools & Software Mastery
- Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio Pro), Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint.
- Demonstrated experience creating online help systems, user guides, and comprehensive training packages.
- We use AI-enabled tools to assist in screening applications based on job-related criteria.
Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Important Information for Applicants
- Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
- Proof of qualifications may be requested
- Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process
- Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process
Avanciers Incorporated
www.avanciers.com
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Responsibilities
Author and review complex technical documentation, translating technical concepts into clear, high-quality materials. Create online help systems, user guides, and comprehensive training packages for IT infrastructure and software development environments.
Requirements
Requires a university undergraduate degree or diploma, or at least 10 years of progressive IT experience, along with 10+ years of hands-on technical documentation experience. Candidates should have strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, SDLC, and ITSG-33 or equivalent standards, plus advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint.
Skills
- Technical Writing
- Technical Documentation
- IT Infrastructure
- Networking
- LAN/WAN
- Server Architecture
- Telephony Systems
- Cybersecurity Compliance
- ITSG-33
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Visio Pro
- Adobe Acrobat
- SharePoint
- Training Package Development
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- Technology
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Keywords
- Senior Technical Writer
- IT Infrastructure
- Technical Documentation
- Networking
- LAN/WAN
- Server Architecture
- Telephony Systems
- SDLC
- ITSG-33
- Cybersecurity
- Compliance Standards
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Visio Pro
- Adobe Acrobat
- SharePoint
- Online Help Systems
- User Guides
- Training Packages
- Document Authoring
- Document Review
- IT Security Risk Management