Technical Process Writer (6 month)

Adecco is currently recruiting for a Technical Writer. This is a 6-month remote contract opportunity with the possibility of extension. This role is with one of our clients based in Ottawa. The successful candidate must be eligible for a Reliability level Security Clearance.

The Technical Writer will have the following responsibilities:

• Will create, maintain, and improve procedural and program documentation through collaboration with Fire Protection Program subject matter experts and other stakeholders;

• Drafting and updating procedures, supporting MCP revisions, developing documentation standards, maintaining document templates, and ensuring documents are clear, accurate, standardized, and aligned with organization requirements and industry best practices;

• Drafting, reviewing, and revising documents following strict policies, and procedures;

• Create Technical Reports and documentation to support project requirements;

• Interacting with managers and other stakeholders;

• Establishing evaluation criteria to assist in prioritizing subsequent activities;

• Create a prioritized revision plan for each functional support area;

• Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

The Technical Writer must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Relevant post-secondary diploma, or equivalent combination of 5-10 years of related

• experience

• Minimum 7 years of related experience.

• Experience with fire protection systems, including fire water distribution, will be considered an asset.

• Fire service training experience, including development, implementation and evaluation of training standards will be considered an asset.

• Technical report writing and review experience will be considered an asset.

• Standards development experience will be considered an asset.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Exchange).

• Ability to establish work priorities and handle a wide variety of work efficiently and effectively combined with strong organizational and time management skills, being able to deal with multiple tasks and competing priorities within short timelines.

• Ability to take action and display initiative as problems and opportunities arise which require attention while maintaining integrity and a courteous and respectful manner.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and capacity for thoroughness and attention to detail.

• Mature judgment, initiative and ability to identify problems and propose appropriate remedial action.

• Must be tactful, honest and work with diplomacy.

• Must be an effective communicator, both orally and in writing.

• Leader and member of various teams as required. Ability and willingness to be a team player.

If you are interested in applying for our Technical Writer role, please submit your resume as soon as possible by clicking on the 'Apply with Adecco' button.