Senior Technical Writer - Contract - 19300

About The Opportunity Our Public Sector client is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support the continued modernization of a large-scale digital recruitment platform. This is an existing contract opportunity supporting the transition from an internally developed web portal to a modern cloud-based solution that must continue to integrate with existing enterprise and mission-critical systems. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, technical teams, functional authorities, and other stakeholders to develop clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences. The role will also support the standardization of documentation practices across major capability releases. Duties include but are not limited to: Identify documentation requirements for major capability releases, including manuals, design documentation, test documentation, user guides, training materials, online help content, and implementation guides Coordinate the development and formal release of documentation with functional managers, technical teams, and team leads Develop documentation templates that follow Government of Canada documentation standards Plan, design, edit, and, where required, produce final releasable versions of technical and project documentation Conduct quality assurance reviews of documentation prepared for major capability releases Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Formal Qualification Reviews Prepare meeting minutes and records of decision arising from design reviews and other project meetings Coordinate and assist with the translation of documentation Provide technical documentation advice and guidance to the project team Draft briefing notes, presentations, status reports, agendas, meeting minutes, and other project materials Attend and actively participate in meetings and prepare records of discussion Prepare progress reports About You The successful candidate will have the following: Certificate, diploma or degree in the area of specialization from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution A minimum of five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years providing technical writing and documentation services in a large, complex IT environment A minimum of three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years producing technical documentation for enterprise-level applications Experience producing at least three (3) of the following document types: System or Solution Design Documents User Guides or Operational Manuals Test Plans, Test Reports, or Test Readiness Documentation Training Materials or Online Help Content Implementation or Deployment Guides A minimum of three (3) years of experience within the last five (5) years coordinating documentation development with multiple stakeholders, including technical teams, project managers, and functional authorities, within large or complex IT environments Experience developing documentation in accordance with Government of Canada documentation practices, including structured templates, version control, and release management processes Experience supporting bilingual English and French documentation processes Experience working on projects within the Government of Canada or another public sector organization Experience producing documentation for integrated or mission-critical systems, including environments involving cloud platforms, legacy system integration, or systems handling protected or classified information Ability to provide three (3) professional references who can validate the experience presented A valid Secret-level security clearance About the Job Duration: August 17, 2026, to July 16, 2027 (48 weeks) Work Environment: Westend Ottawa Ontario Language requirement: English Essential Security requirement: Active Secret Clearance required LROGOV How To Apply Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to govcontracts@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19300. LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

The Senior Technical Writer will develop clear, user-friendly technical documentation and standardize documentation practices for a large-scale digital recruitment platform modernization. Responsibilities include coordinating with technical teams to produce design documents, user guides, and test reports while participating in formal design and qualification reviews.

Candidates must have a post-secondary credential and at least five years of technical writing experience in complex IT environments, including three years producing enterprise-level application documentation. A valid Secret-level security clearance and experience with Government of Canada documentation practices are required.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Technical Writing
• Documentation Development
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Quality Assurance Review
• Cloud Platforms
• Legacy System Integration
• Government Of Canada Documentation Standards
• Bilingual Documentation Support
• Design Documentation
• User Guides
• Test Documentation
• Training Materials
• Implementation Guides
• Version Control
• Release Management
• Secret Security Clearance

• Government & Public Sector
• Technology
• Software
• Creative & Media
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

22 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level