Technical Writer, Région d'Oka (Oka)

Job Title: Technical Writer Location: Mirabel, QC Job Code: 36439 Schedule: Day Shift Compensation Range: $56,000 - $104,000 annually

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

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).

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 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 the Controlled 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 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 performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada“Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.

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