Join us at Entrust
At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.
Get to Know Us
Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’sthe curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.
Position Overview:
Entrust is seeking a Technical Writer to join our product development team. This role is hybrid based in our office in Ottawa. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining documentation for new products, including online help systems, end-user, installation, administration, and knowledge base articles. Candidates with experience authoring both virtualization software and SaaS products—and able to multitask across documents are especially valued.
The ability to create visual diagrams is required.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about technical publishing, committed to accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage the creation and maintenance of end-user guides, installation manuals, and online help content for Key Control products.
Work closely with senior writers and engineering teams to gather technical information and document features.
Follow established documentation standards, templates, and style guides (e.g., Microsoft Manual of Style).
Assist in updating documentation based on product changes, bug fixes, and support feedback.
Perform basic validation of documented steps by testing simple workflows where applicable.
Participate in documentation reviews and incorporate feedback from peers and stakeholders.
Track assigned documentation tasks and ensure timely completion within Agile sprint cycles.
Support content updates and republish activities as needed.
Maintain version control and organization of documentation assets.
Provide regular updates on assigned tasks to the reporting manager.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate degree in a STEM field or equivalent professional experience demonstrating technical aptitude across computer software disciplines.
2+ years of experience creating and maintaining technical documentation for Software products.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities when there are parallel releases.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with geographically distributed teams, including direct engagement with engineers and project managers.
Proficiency with Mad Cap Flare and Atlassian Confluence are required.
Familiarity in using VMware virtualized environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with
Microsoft Visio or similar flowcharting tools.
Experience authoring SDK and API documentation.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Experience in updating Linux man-pages.
Basic understanding of cloud-based software environments
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Where you will be
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This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in our Ottawa, Canada office.
About Entrust
Our growing company relies on curious, dedicated and innovative colleagues to anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries, serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers. Each year, our solutions secure billions of transactions — and every day, our technologies issue and manage more than 10 million secure identities.
How do we do all of this? Together.
At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. For more information, visit Follow us on, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and You Tube. Entrust Corporation is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer.
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