Job Description

Tasks

The Contractor’s resource will perform tasks in support of the DAEME. The Technical Writer will require a comprehensive knowledge of Canadian, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other allied A&E. The Technical Writer will be required to create and review English technical documentation, as well as modify and verify French transcripts of technical documents for subsequent approval by the corresponding LCMM and/or the TA. Transcript terms and acronyms must be in accordance with the Defence Termium and other Government of Canada (GOC) approved language tools. These tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

Analyze written materials to summarize and generate technical content for official publications. Materials may include A&E specifications (technical Statement of Work/Requirement), notes, drawings, writing manuals, user guides, etc.

Modify and verify translated A&E technical orders or other A&E technical documentation in 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, 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, effective manner.

Generate A&E publications and technical documents following 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 tools, desktop publishing and graphics software packages to produce final/camera-ready documents..

Item

Mandatory Criteria

MT.1

The proposed resource must have a minimum of twenty-four (24) months of experience, within the last one-hundred-and-twenty (120) months, preparing and/or updating Ammunition & Explosives (A&E) technical orders or other A&E specific technical documentation.

· Name and description of client organization and relevant experience;

· Timeframe (from-to dates month/year);

· Description of the roles and responsibilities for each timeframe;

· Detailed example(s) demonstrating the relevant experience; and

· References** (name, phone number and email address) for each task.

** Reference checks will only be conducted to confirm the information provided, such as task types, completion verification, and adherence to timeline.

MT.2

The proposed resource must have a minimum of twenty-four (24) months of experience, within the last one-hundred-and-twenty (120) months, reviewing, modifying, and/or validating translations of A&E technical orders and/or other A&E technical documentation involving English and French.

Eligible experience must demonstrate work with translations in both official languages, from English to French and/or French to English.

· Name and description of client organization and relevant experience;

· Timeframe (from-to dates month/year);

· Description of the roles and responsibilities for each timeframe;

· Detailed example(s) demonstrating the relevant experience; and

· References** (name, phone number and email address) for each task.

** Reference checks will only be conducted to confirm the information provided, such as task types, completion verification, and adherence to timeline.


Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please note positions may be filled prior to closing deadline. You may contact a Consultant to confirm availability.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Ontario's Pay Transparency laws, Turtle Island Staffing is committed to providing clear and accessible information regarding compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications.

At Turtle Island Staffing, we believe hiring should be human-led. We do not use artificial intelligence to screen out applicants. Every application is reviewed by a real person, because people deserve to be seen as more than keywords.

Details

Employee Type
Contract Full-Time
Location
ON - Ottawa
Language Requirement
English, French
Date Posted
5/06/2026

Position Id
EB-8277951217