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Job Title

Technical Writer - Intermediate

Job Location

Markham, ON

Job Type

Contract

Job Description

• Develop and maintain structured content using DITA methodologies and XML tools.
• Work closely with engineering and product teams to create high‑quality, reusable documentation in multiple formats, ensuring clarity and technical accuracy.

Must‑Have Skills

• Experience with structured content development using DITA methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in CCMS tool usage and knowledge of DITA concepts, keys, content reuse, and conditions.
• Proficiency in XML authoring and handling multiple publication output formats (HTML, PDF).
• Strong proofreading and copyediting skills.

Nice to Have

• Engineering qualification with semiconductor or rack/system‑level experience.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and publish technical content following DITA standards and structured authoring principles.
• Use CCMS tools for managing documentation and reusing modular content effectively.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop accurate, detailed documentation for complex technical products.
• Ensure quality and consistency across all deliverables through proofreading and adherence to style guidelines.
• Manage multiple documentation projects with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Deliver documentation in various formats, including PDF, HTML, and context‑sensitive online help.
• Maintain version control using tools such as SharePoint, JIRA, or Confluence.

Qualification and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 2 to 4 years of technical writing experience in a technical or engineering domain.

Skills

• Strong writing, copyediting, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, XSL, Perl, or other scripting languages.
• Understanding of DITA framework, CCMS tools, and XML editors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Software Development

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