Technical Writer

Salary :

Activity area : Technology

Post category : Technologies

Province : Quebec

Region : Quebec and surroundings

Recruiter : Julie Guedj

Contact us : jguedj@st-amour.com

Job description :

Job description :

Our client is a company specializing in the design and manufacture of building materials. They are looking for a new Technical Writer Draft instructions and procedures as part of Engineering Change projects. The role includes translating, formatting, publishing, and distributing technical documents.

Your role :

Technical Focus

• Write, analyze, and validate technical documentation in collaboration with engineering, scientific, and cross-functional teams.
• Produce and maintain structured documentation: technical data sheets, installation guides, user guides, maintenance guides, cybersecurity white papers, etc.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with internal standards and quality systems.
• Manage the publication, layout, and distribution of technical documentation.
• Coordinate the translation of documents produced.
• Resolve issues related to technical writing, desktop publishing, and distribution.
• Work in the PLM system to create/modify documentation.
• Use structured XML creation tools (asset) and Creo Illustrate (advantage).

Project Focus

• Understand complex technical concepts in order to adapt documentation to different audiences (technicians, scientists, users).
• Work independently on routine assignments, with supervision for special projects.
• Participate in planning and updating documentation when technical changes occur.

Job conditions :

Working hours: Monday to Friday

Job location: On site, Quebec city (occasional work in remote)

Salary: Starting at 75k (depending on experience) + 5% annual bonus

Position type: Executive - permanent contract

Skills and qualifications :

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical writing.
• Degree in engineering OR technical writing OR mechanical engineering OR related field (certificate accepted).
• Proficiency in technical illustration tools (IsoDraw, Creo Illustrate).
• Experience with XML/structured documentation tools.
• Familiarity with PLM systems.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• General knowledge of manufacturing technologies and methods.
• Bilingual in French/English.