Technical Writer

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About your next challenge as Technical Writer :

Reporting to the Electronic Publications Manager, the Technical Writer is responsible to research, write, revise or update technical publications primarily for the main fleets of the Department of National Defence (DND).

L3Harris is one of the leading Canadian providers of aircraft engineering, fleet management, aircraft maintenance for government departments and agencies and commercial customers.

What you will do:

• Conduct research necessary to produce comprehensive technical publications;
• Apply expertise to interview Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and define requirements;
• Derive new procedures to incorporate aircraft modifications, as well as define appropriate supporting illustrations;
• Co-ordinate the preparation and the validation of texts, as well as other technical information documents related to customer requirements;
• Perform validation/verification (val/ver) on aircraft if required;
• Assist clients in the proper use of electronic manuals (IETP, IETM and MAS Viewer) as needed;
• Raise technical problems;
• Collaborate with the e-Pubs team, System Developer, Illustrator, Multi-Media Designer, Editor and Translators to enable the completeness of the work task and the necessary update to the technical publication(s);
• Verify and check the preparation of illustrations, photographs, diagrams, as necessary;
• Support the Electronic Publications Manager by providing writing effort estimates for customer approval;
• Provide inputs for continuous improvement;
• Provide status reports to the Electronic Publications Supervisor on assigned tasks;
• As required, provide training and/or coaching.
  
  
  

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Possess a diploma or certificate in an aerospace related field or relevant experience in the armed forces or a minimum of 5 years in technical publications;
• Experience in aeronautics (avionics, mechanical or engines);
• Must be highly proficient in English and able to produce high quality reports and documentation;
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and documents;
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of ATA-2200 & S1000D International Specification for technical publications;
• Must have in-depth knowledge of SGML, XML and Simplified English;
• Must have in-depth knowledge of Arbortext Epic Editor for creation of documents in SGML or XML;
• Knowledge of Office applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Visio.
  
  
  

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  
  
  

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.