Technical writers jobs in Canada (213 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 213
Employers: 148

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $71,941Across 29 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 3%7 listings
Hybrid: 44%93 listings
On-site: 53%113 listings

Employers hiring include Bombardier (6), Klick (6), BGIS (5).

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Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Technical writers jobs in Canada

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Technical Writer
Braze
Toronto, ON
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Technical Writer/Trainer
BGIS
Markham, ON
- Full-time
The Technical Writer and Trainer is accountable for documenting, standardizing, and enabling adoption of project delivery processes, tools, and governance, with a primary focus on the…
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Instructional Designer
AutoCanada Inc.
Edmonton, AB · Winnipeg, MB
- $55,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Contract
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BC
Technical Writer
Blackpoint Cyber
Remote, Canada
- $107,000 to $133,200 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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Senior Medical Writer (Publications)
Red Nucleus
Canada
- Full-time
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Product Technical Writer | Mining Technology - Vancouver
Hexagon Mining
Vancouver, BC · Metro Vancouver A, BC
- Full-time
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Technical Writer, Archaeology
Stantec
Quesnel, BC
- Full-time
…creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents,…
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Instructional Designer
Alterna Savings
Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Technical Writer
RTX
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
We are presently seeking multiple detail-oriented Technical Writers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, editing, and reviewing technical documentation and…
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Bilingual - Proposal Writer
Bosch Building Technologies North America
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Bilingual - Proposal Writer
Paladin Technologies
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Medical Writer II
EVERSANA
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Associate Medical Writer
Pharma Medica Research Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- $50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Technical Writer
Sonovision Canada - Ortec Group
ON · Ontario, Canada
- $26 to $40 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Instructional Designer / Content Developer
Elios AI
Calgary, AB
- Contract
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Microbiology - Technical Writer & Data Reviewer
AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc.
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
The Microbiology Technical Writer and Data Reviewer provides scientific, technical, and operational support to the Microbiology and Sterility Assurance team through authoring, reviewing,…
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Microbiology - Technical Writer & Data Reviewer
AtomVie Global Radiopharma
Hamilton, ON
- Up to $79,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Medical Writer, Medical Communications
Prime
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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People & Culture - Senior Instructional Designer/Instructional Designer, Learning & Development
Aritzia
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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People & Culture - Senior Instructional Designer/Instructional Designer, Learning & Development
Aritzia
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Proposal Writer
Adecco
Canada
- Full-time
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Technical Writer S1000D
LGM North America
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Technical Writer
Bombardier
Dorval, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Technical Writer
LGM
Thunder Bay, ON
- Full-time
…client specialized engineering services in the following fields: Technical Publication, RAMS, Maintenance engineering & Logistic Support, and Industrial…
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Assistant Proposal Writer
Evans
Calgary, AB
- Full-time

BGIS

Technical Writer/Trainer

Markham, ON, Canada

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $84,493 - $105,616 per annum. · Full-time

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Pay: This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $84,493 - $105,616 per annum.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 2 – 3 years experience in a position related to BA degree noted above.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 27, 2026

Original job description

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Technical Writer and Trainer is accountable for documenting, standardizing, and enabling adoption of project delivery processes, tools, and governance, with a primary focus on the Project Management Best Practice Playbook, associated work instructions and the project management software. The role ensures that processes are clear, consistent, current, and usable, and that teams are effectively trained to apply them across the full project lifecycle.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Project Delivery Process Documentation & Standards

Develop, maintain and govern process documentation, including:
- Project Management Best Practice Playbook content
- Phase/Stage Gate requirements
- Work Instructions (WIs), SOPs, and job aids
- Standard forms, templates, and checklists
Translate complex delivery, controls, and governance requirements into clear, concise, and practical guidance for project practitioners.
Ensure alignment between documented processes and:
- Project Management Office (PMO) & Project Controls Office (PCO) governance
- Quality frameworks (Quality Assurance (QA), Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR), stage gate controls)
- Client-specific delivery requirements where applicable
Actively manage version control, publish updates, and retire obsolete documentation.

Project Management Software Enablement & Documentation

Serve as the primary author and curator of software related documentation, including:
- End-to-end lifecycle guides
- Role-based guides (PM, PC, PCO, Directors)
- Module-specific instructions (forms, correspondence, cost management, schedules, close-out, reporting)
Ensure software documentation reinforces:
- Data integrity standards
- Required fields and workflows
- Alignment with project delivery stage/phase gates and charters
Work closely with software configuration, PCO, and PMO teams to keep documentation synchronized with system changes and enhancements.

Training Design & Delivery

Design and deliver structured project delivery process and supporting software training programs, including:
- Onboarding training for new hires
- Refresher and role-based training for existing staff
- Targeted training for process or system changes
Develop training materials such as:
- Slide decks and facilitator guides
- Self-serve learning content using video technology,
- Quizzes, job aids, and knowledge checks
Support account-specific or program-specific training rollouts as required.

Adoption, Quality & Continuous Improvement

Partner with PCO, PMO, and PDS Leadership to:
- Identify gaps in process understanding or execution
- Target training and documentation to address risk areas
Incorporate feedback from:
- Training sessions
- Audits, NCRs, and QA reviews
- PMWeb data quality issues
Use lessons learned to continuously improve clarity, usability, and effectiveness of documentation and training.

Governance & Stakeholder Integration

Act as a bridge between strategy, governance, and execution, ensuring that:
- Leadership expectations are clearly translated into operational guidance
- Teams understand “what good looks like” and how it is measured
Collaborate with:
- PDS Leadership
- PMO / PCO
- Software configuration and support teams
- Quality, Risk, and Controls lead(s)
Support enterprise initiatives related to standardization, digitization, and delivery maturity.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong technical writing and instructional design capability.
Deep understanding of project delivery, controls, and governance in a PMO/PCO environment.
Practical experience translating complex workflows into clear user guidance.
Comfortable working across operations, technology, and leadership teams.
Highly structured, detail-oriented, and quality-focused.
Experience in the field of project and/or facilities management
Advanced Knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, project management and video creation software.
Strong interpersonal, and communication skills.
Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent activities and to work successfully under pressure.
Ability to manage priorities while taking direction from several managers and communicate effectively to manage workload and expectations.
Strong analytical, statistical and organizational skills.
Track record of preparing both “detailed” and “management level” reports.
Bachelor’s degree in technical writing and digital media studies.
Strong presentation/public speaking skills.
2 – 3 years experience in a position related to BA degree noted above.
Ability to thrive in a fast-pace and changing environment.
French proficiency an asset.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Technical Writer Certificate.

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $84,493 - $105,616 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

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Responsibilities

Develop and govern project delivery documentation, standards, work instructions, and project management software guides, ensuring they remain clear, current, and aligned with governance and system changes. Design and deliver training, support adoption, and use feedback, audits, and data quality findings to continuously improve processes and learning materials.

Requirements

The role calls for strong technical writing and instructional design skills, project or facilities management experience, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, Microsoft Project, and project management and video creation software. A bachelor’s degree in technical writing and digital media studies and a Technical Writer Certificate are specified, along with 2–3 years of related experience; French proficiency is an asset.

Skills

Technical Writing
Instructional Design
Project Delivery
Project Management
Project Controls
Process Documentation
Training Design And Delivery
Project Governance
Software Documentation
Version Control
Quality Assurance
Data Integrity
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint

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Keywords

Project Management Office
Project Controls Office
PMWeb
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Visio
Video Creation Software
Technical Writing
Instructional Design
Project Delivery
Project Controls
Project Governance
Work Instructions
Standard Operating Procedures
Stage Gate Controls
Quality Assurance
Non-Conformance Reporting
Data Integrity
Version Control
Training Materials
Learning Content
Project Lifecycle
Facilities Management
Process Standardization
Digitization
Technical Writer Certificate

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