General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada

defence and security

InformationDeveloper

CA$68–88k Ottawa, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Information Developer at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada. Skills: technical writing, documentation development, information development. Develop comprehensive technical content. Review engineering data”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver impact; Enhance national security; Strengthen communities; Protect the people we serve; Contribute to a safer, more secure world; Skills directly impact programs that matter

Industry & Context.

defence and security
Problems you'll solve

practical problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Canadian Controlled Goods program registration, Canadian government security clearance, security assessed, meet security requirements, access technical data, access classified areas, access information subject to international regulations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years of experience in the development and delivery of operations or maintenance documentation for complex systems or complex information technology products, Ability to synthesize complex technical data into concise end user publications, Knowledge of technical documentation development processes, Ability to work effectively as a member of a cross-functional team, Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, Must be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program, Must be security assessed, Must meet all applicable security requirements, Must be eligible to work in Canada

Nice to Have

Familiarity with documentation tools such as MadCap Flare, Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, or similar, Experience working in a multi-discipline engineering team environment, Experience working with Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTO), Experience working with aircraft avionic systems, Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models

What You'll Do.

Develop comprehensive technical content

Review engineering data

Interview Subject Matter Experts

Analyze supplier technical content

Adapt content to customer requirements

Work with engineers to produce outputs

Track system problem reports

Validate technical content

Review requirements in tools

Turn requirements into tasks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Work with product management; Work with engineering; Work with customer support; Work with the customer; Work as a member of a cross-functional team; Work in a multi-discipline engineering team environment

Communication Scope

Synthesize complex technical data

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple tasks independently

Full Job Description

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together. At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve. If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter. We currently have an opportunity for a Intermediate Information Developer with a passion for technical writing to join our Integrated Logistics Support team. This role involves: * Developing comprehensive and accurate technical content for complex hardware and software systems * Reviewing engineering data and interviewing Subject Matter Experts (SME) to gain an understanding of system features, functions, operating parameters, and limitations * Analyzing supplier technical content and adapting this in the context of customer requirements, system design and development, operating and maintenance environments, and the needs of the operational community * Working with engineers and technical SMEs to produce required outputs related to operation and maintenance tasks * Tracking system problem reports and working with SMEs to disposition those that have an impact on end user documentation * Validating technical content, coordinating reviews, and dispositioning feedback * Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. product management, engineering, customer support, etc.) and the customer * Reviewing requirements in various requirements tools and turn into actional tasks * Other tasks as assigned ## Qualifications Applicants will need to possess the following experience: * Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Technical/Professional Writing, or related field, or equivalent associated experience * 3+ years of experience in the development and delivery of operatio

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