Spécialiste en publications techniques

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Adecco is currently hiring a Senior Technical Writer for a full-time 3-year contract opportunity in Gatineau. This role is ideal for a highly detail-oriented bilingual technical writer with strong experience in A&E documentation who enjoys analyzing complex technical materials, ensuring translation accuracy, and producing high-quality official publications in a regulated environment. In this position, you will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and validating technical A&E documentation in both English and French while ensuring compliance with Government of Canada and departmental standards. This role is initially hybrid, with a transition to 100% onsite work expected.

• Salary: $75,000 to $125,000 annually
• Location: Gatineau, QC (Hybrid initially, 100% onsite expected)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Employment Type: Full-time | 3-year contract
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze written materials to summarize and generate technical content for official Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) publications including technical specifications, manuals, user guides, and drawings
• Modify, validate, and verify translated A&E technical documentation in both English and French
• Compile and update technical documentation including specifications, equipment data lists, system documentation, and drawings while ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards
• Gather and analyze technical information by interacting with technical authorities and industry stakeholders as required
• Research existing materials and generate clear, accurate, and concise technical content
• Ensure technical A&E documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with approved standards
• Prepare technical manuals, specifications, and supporting documentation following Government of Canada publishing guidelines
• Review A&E documents, drawings, and associated data to ensure compliance with established standards
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and graphic software tools to produce final and camera-ready documents
• Prepare and submit required technical deliverables including A&E CFTOs and other official publications

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
• Must be fully bilingual in English and French (spoken, written, and reading)
• Must hold a valid Secret level security clearance
• Minimum 24 months of experience within the last 120 months preparing or updating Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) technical documentation
• Minimum 24 months of experience reviewing, modifying, or validating English and French translations of A&E technical documentation
• Must be able to clearly demonstrate experience working with technical translations between English and French
• Minimum 24 months of experience working specifically with A&E technical orders or related documentation
• Must hold one or more of the following qualifications: Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) (AEXN), Ammo Engineer (AEXO), or Qualification Level (QL) 6 Ammunition Technician / Ammunition Life Cycle certification
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with highly technical regulated documentation
• Experience working within structured government or defence environments is an asset

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work on highly specialized technical documentation in a regulated defence environment
• Long-term 3-year contract with stability and structured work environment
• Bilingual technical role with high responsibility and impact
• Exposure to Government of Canada standards and specialized A&E documentation processes
• Strong technical and professional development experience in a niche field

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.

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