RQ- Sr. Technical Writer

RQ00694 - Sr. Technical Writer

1-year contract (250 bsiness days) - possible extension

ONSITE 5 days (subject to HM's discretion) - 525 University Avenue

Must Haves:

• 7+ years of experience in the development of high-quality technical project documents.
• Demonstrated ability to capture complex technical input from architects and developers and translate it into clear, structured, and user-friendly documentation for a technical audience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Public Sector experience

Description:

The Technical Writer will create professional technical project documentation, including the development of project documents incorporating business and technical information provided by subject matter experts.

Responsibilities:

• Translate complex technical requirements into clear, structured, and professionally written project documents
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather domain knowledge and technical content
• Synthesize SME input into comprehensive, project documentation
• Ensure documentation accurately reflects business needs and evaluation criteria
• Drive accuracy, completeness, and quality of project documents
• Ensure timely and efficient completion of project documentation
• Contribute to advancing organizational digital transformation objectives

Desired Skills:

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, structured, business-friendly language
• Experience collaborating with SMEs and cross-functional teams
• Excellent synthesis and analytical skills to consolidate diverse inputs into cohesive documentation
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices relevant to technology and procurement
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and completeness
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple deliverables
• Ability to align documentation with business requirements and evaluation criteria
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify gaps or inconsistencies in requirements
• Ability to produce high-quality deliverables under tight timelines
• Proficiency with documentation tools (e.g., MS Word, SharePoint, collaboration platforms)

Required Skills:

• Proven technical writing capability, particularly for structured, formal documents
• Strong ability to interpret and translate complex technical requirements into clear written content
• Experience working with SMEs to extract and validate technical information
• Analytical skills to synthesize inputs into accurate, cohesive deliverables
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines
• Experience with a wide range of technical writing methods, tools and techniques and knowledge of industry standards and best practices
• Proficiency with standard documentation and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, SharePoint)
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards

Deliverables Include (Deliverables resource is responsible for):

• Project Documents
  • Complete, structured, and professional technical project documentation
• Requirements Documentation
  • Consolidated, validated technical and business requirements from SMEs
• Requirements Traceability
  • Mapping of business needs to technical requirements and project documentation.

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Note:
The higher end of the range is intended for absolutely exceptional candidates who meet all must-have requirements and most or all nice-to-have qualifications. The client will evaluate candidates based on both rate expectations and overall skill set when shortlisting.

INCORPORATED RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $48.28/hr - $51.72/hr Inc.

T4 RATE RANGE (7.25 billable hours per day)

• $38.62/hr - $41.38/hr T4