IMS Technical Writer — Nuclear Projects

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Technical Writer, Integrated Management System (IMS) provides senior‑level documentation leadership to support the build‑out and U.S. integration of Aecon Nuclear’s Integrated Management System. The role supports a project‑based environment with defined governance and control requirements and focuses on ensuring IMS documentation is structured, aligned, and fit‑for‑use across jurisdictions.

The Technical Writer partners with functional leads and subject matter experts to transform operational, technical, and regulatory information into integrated IMS documentation, including procedures, standards, guides, and process documentation that support compliant and effective execution of work.

• Develop, co‑author, and maintain IMS documentation, including procedures, forms, guides, and process documentation, in collaboration with functional leads and subject matter experts (SME).
• Systems and framework development of the IMS expansion into Aecon Nuclear’s US operations
• Facilitate interviews, working sessions, and workshops with SMEs to extract, clarify, and structure functional and technical information.
• Translate operational and functional processes into standardized, IMS‑aligned documentation and process material that reflect end‑to‑end workflows and cross‑functional interfaces.
• Review existing IMS content to identify gaps, duplication, misalignment, or opportunities for improvement and standardization.
• Contribute to the organization, usability, and ongoing evolution of the IMS, including supporting improvements to structure, navigation, and accessibility within the IMS Portal.
• Coordinate with functional stakeholders, Quality and Document Control to ensure documentation aligns with established review, control, and release processes.
• Collaborate within the sector to ensure cross-border alignment on IMS initiatives
• Contribute to the evolution of IMS documentation standards, templates, and authoring practices to improve clarity, consistency, and usability.
• Provide guidance to functional contributors on documentation structure and IMS alignment when supporting or co‑authoring content.
• This position does not have direct supervisory or people‑management responsibilities.
• The role may provide functional guidance, coaching, or documentation support to subject matter experts and contributors during co‑authoring or working sessions, without formal authority or approval accountability

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Technical Writing, Communications, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience developing procedural, technical, or process documentation; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience building and implementing of an management system and governance is considered a strong asset
• Experience developing controlled procedural documentation within matrixed, project‑based or regulated environments. Working within change management workflows is an asset.
• Knowledge and proficiency working with codes and standards (NRC Regulatory Guide 1.28, ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR Part 21, Part 50, and Part 52) is considered a strong asset.
• Proven ability to translate complex functional or technical information into clear, structured, and usable documentation, including procedures, work instructions, guides, and process maps.
• Strong facilitation, interviewing, and collaboration skills when working with technical and non‑technical subject matter experts.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple documentation efforts in parallel with limited direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clarify requirements and challenge input constructively.
• Proficiency with standard documentation and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Visio or equivalent process‑mapping tools, SharePoint or similar platforms); experience with electronic document management systems is an asset.
• Experience working in infrastructure, EPC, construction, nuclear, utility, or other regulated industries is considered an asset.