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ILS Specialist II – Technical Writer
Posted 4 months ago
About the role
- ILS Specialist II developing high-quality technical documentation for defence and shipbuilding. Collaborating within cross-functional teams to produce accurate user-focused publications.
Responsibilities
- Developing, editing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation to support Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) deliverables within a defence and shipbuilding environment.
- Transforming complex engineering data into clear, accessible documentation - including operation, maintenance, and Illustrated Parts Catalogs.
- Collaborating with engineering, logistics, and project teams to produce accurate, compliant, and user-focused technical publications.
- Ensuring compliance of all deliverables with defence documentation requirements and internal quality management systems.
- Utilizing authoring and content management tools to create, update, and publish structured documentation efficiently.
- Performing validation activities, content verification, and publication quality checks.
- Maintaining version control and managing configuration changes to technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of documentation standards, templates, and authoring processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Communications, English, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience developing technical documentation, preferably within a defence, maritime, or heavy engineering environment.
- Experience with structured documentation standard.
- Familiarity with defence/shipbuilding industry standards and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) frameworks is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate engineering drawings, data, and specifications into accurate documentation.
- Strong command of technical writing principles, structure, and formatting for complex systems.
- Proficient in technical authoring and content management tools, including Hico IPS Suite, R4i, Arbortext, Adobe FrameMaker, Raytheon Eagle, XML editors, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent attention to detail, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Strong understanding of MIL-STD, or DEF STAN documentation frameworks.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a focus on precision and readability.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Analytical approach to identifying content gaps and improving documentation efficiency.
- Proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and innovation in publication methods.
- Commitment to upholding safety, quality, and security compliance in a defence environment.
- Ability to travel domestically occasionally.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Pension plan matching
- Extended health care (massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- Medical leave coverage
- Parental leave coverage
- $500 personal spending account
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Optional hybrid work schedule
- Access to Pemberton campus gym
- Parking included
- Complimentary shuttle bus service
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