Technical writers jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 194
Employers: 136

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $71,096Across 26 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 3%5 listings
Hybrid: 46%89 listings
On-site: 52%100 listings

Employers hiring include BGIS (5), Bombardier (5), Red Nucleus (5).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

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.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Instructional Designer
Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute)
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
“Are you a collaborative and proactive communicator who thrives in fast-paced, technical environments? We are seeking an Instructional Designer who is an expert in a variety of learning…
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Mechanical Technical Writer/ Illustrator Temporary Full-Time 6-Month Term
Foremost
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Foremost has an immediate opening for an in-office Temporary Full-Time 6-Month Term Mechanical Technical Illustrator/Writer, located at our facility in Calgary, Alberta. This position has…
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Instructional Designer
AutoCanada
Edmonton, AB
- $55,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Contract
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Instructional Designer
AutoCanada
Winnipeg, MB
- $55,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Contract
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Learning & Development Instructional Designer
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Technical Writer
KF Aerospace
Kelowna, BC
- $74,580 to $93,225 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Learning & Development Instructional Designer
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Executive Assistant and Proposal Writer
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
Toronto, ON
- $48,000 to $55,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Proposal Writer
Commissionaires Nova Scotia
Bedford, NS
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Senior Medical Writer - AXON CS
AXON
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Lead Technical Writer
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
The Lead Technical Writer is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Technical Writing function, with a primary focus on the development of Operations and Maintenance…
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Technical Writer
Compucom Staffing
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Our client is currently seeking a qualified Technical Writer to join their team onsite in Ottawa, ON.
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Instructional Designer
Pigment
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Rédacteur technique et illustrateur en aéronautique – Bulletins de service et catalogues de pièces illustrés / Aerospace Technical Writer & Illustrator – Service Bulletins and Illustrated Parts Catalog
RTX
Longueuil, QC
- Full-time
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Instructional Designer
Saputo Inc.
Montreal, QC · Saint-Laurent, QC
- Full-time
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Technical Writer
KF Aerospace
Kelowna, BC
- $74,580 to $93,225 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Medical Writer - AXON CS
AXON
Toronto, ON
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Technical Writer - Satellite Operations Handbook (Editor-in-Chief) for FWS
HIKINEX
Montreal, QC
- Contract
Interview subsystem engineers to close gaps, resolve ambiguities, and verify the technical accuracy of every section.
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Technical Writer (Ottawa, Hybrid)
Entrust
Ottawa, Ontario · Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Entrust is seeking a Technical Writer to join our product development team. This role is hybrid based in our office in Ottawa. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining…
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[ Fastwater Staffing ] Technical Writer - Satellite Operations Handbook (Editor-in-Chief) | Montreal, Canada (Full Relocation Package)
HIKINEX
Canada
- Full-time
Interview subsystem engineers to close gaps, resolve ambiguities, and verify the technical accuracy of
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Lead Technical Writer
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
The Lead Technical Writer is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Technical Writing function, with a primary focus on the development of Operations and Maintenance…
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Technical Writer
GeoSpectrum Technologies, Inc
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Technical Writer!
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Proposal Writer
TRM Technologies Inc.
Ottawa, ON
- $60,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Contract
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commuications/Technical Writer
TRM Technologies Inc.
Ottawa, ON
- Contract
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Rédacteur Technique / Technical Writer
Actalent
Laval, QC
- Contract

Entrust

Technical Writer (Ottawa, Hybrid)

Ottawa, ON, Canada
Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: s.2+ years of experience creating and maintaining technical documentation for Software product
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 26, 2026

Original job description

Position Overview:

Entrust is seeking a Technical Writer to join our product development team. This role is hybrid based in our office in Ottawa. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining documentation for new products, including online help systems, end-user, installation, administration, and knowledge base articles. Candidates with experience authoring both virtualization software and SaaS products - and able to multitask across documents are especially valued. The ability to create visual diagrams is required.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about technical publishing, committed to accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage the creation and maintenance of end-user guides, installation manuals, and online help content for KeyControl products
.Work closely with senior writers and engineering teams to gather technical information and document features
.Follow established documentation standards, templates, and style guides (e.g., Microsoft Manual of Style)
.Assist in updating documentation based on product changes, bug fixes, and support feedback
.Perform basic validation of documented steps by testing simple workflows where applicable
.Participate in documentation reviews and incorporate feedback from peers and stakeholders
.Track assigned documentation tasks and ensure timely completion within Agile sprint cycles
.Support content updates and republish activities as needed
.Maintain version control and organization of documentation assets
.Provide regular updates on assigned tasks to the reporting manager

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Basic Qualification

s:Associate degree in a STEM field or equivalent professional experience demonstrating technical aptitude across computer software discipline
s.2+ years of experience creating and maintaining technical documentation for Software product
s.Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities when there are parallel release
s.Strong written and verbal communication skills are importan
t.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with geographically distributed teams, including direct engagement with engineers and project manager
s.Proficiency with MadCap Flare and Atlassian Confluence are require
d.Familiarity in using VMware virtualized environme

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Preferred Qualificatio

ns:Experience with Microsoft Visio or similar flowcharting too
ls.Experience authoring SDK and API documentati
on.Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., G
it)Experience in updating Linux man-pag
es.Basic understanding of cloud-based software environmen

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Where you will be: This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in our Ottawa, Canada off

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About En

trust Our growing company relies on curious, dedicated and innovative colleagues to anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries, serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers. Each year, our solutions secure billions of transactions - and every day, our technologies issue and manage more than 10 million secure identities. How do we do all of this? Tog

ether.At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. For more information, visit www.entrust.com. Follow us on, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Entrust Corporation is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities emp

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Responsibilities

The Technical Writer will manage the creation and maintenance of documentation for KeyControl products, including end-user guides and online help content. They will collaborate with senior writers and engineering teams to gather technical information and ensure documentation accuracy.

Requirements

Candidates should have an associate degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience, along with 2+ years of technical documentation experience for software products. Proficiency in MadCap Flare and Atlassian Confluence is required, along with strong communication skills.

Skills

Technical Writing
Documentation
SaaS
Virtualization Software
Visual Diagrams
MadCap Flare
Atlassian Confluence
Communication
Collaboration
Agile
Version Control
Linux
Cloud-based Software
SDK Documentation
API Documentation
Flowcharting Tools

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Keywords

Technical Writing
Documentation
SaaS
Virtualization Software
MadCap Flare
Atlassian Confluence
Linux
Cloud-based Software
SDK
API
Version Control
Flowcharting
Agile
End-user Guides
Installation Manuals
Online Help
Knowledge Base

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