Bilingual Technical Writer (Ammunition & Explosives)

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze written materials to summarize and generate technical content for official publications. Materials may include Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) specifications (technical Statements of Work/Requirements), notes, drawings, writing manuals, user guides, and related documentation.
• Modify and verify translated A&E technical orders or other A&E technical documentation in both English and French.
• Modify, validate, and compile technical A&E documentation, including but not limited to technical publications, specifications, equipment and system data lists, and drawings, by incorporating approved changes, verifying accuracy and compliance with applicable standards, and preparing documentation for review and approval by the appropriate authority.
• Gather information and analyze technical A&E documentation and content.
• Study existing material and interact with technical authorities and industry, as required, to generate technical content.
• Create accurate, complete, and concise A&E documentation.
• Assimilate and convey A&E technical material in a concise and effective manner.
• Generate A&E publications and technical documents in accordance with Government of Canada and departmental publishing guidelines.
• Review A&E documents, drawings, and associated data for conformance to established standards.
• Plan, research, and write A&E manuals, specifications, and other non‑journalistic articles.
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and graphics software packages to produce final or camera‑ready documents.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Secret‑level clearance with the Government of Canada.
• Fluently bilingual in French and English.
• Minimum 24 months of experience within the last 120 months preparing and/or updating Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) technical orders or other A&E specific technical documentation.
• Minimum 24 months of experience within the last 120 months reviewing, modifying, and/or validating translations of A&E technical orders and/or other A&E technical documentation involving English and French.
• Have one of the following certificates/qualifications related to the field of Ammunition and Explosives:
  • Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) (AEXN)
  • Ammo Engineer (AEXO)
  • Rank Qualification (RQ) / Qualification Level (QL) 6 Ammunition Technician
  • Ammunition Life Cycle Materiel Manager (LCMM)

Only those who are qualified will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity

Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors.