Senior Technical Writer

About the job
Please send your resume at anila.dada@amyantek.com if you are interested in this 12 month contract with Supply Ontario (Ontario Health) with a possibility of extension, If you are not interested, please feel free to pass it in your network for anyone looking for work.

Job Title: RQ00694 – Senior Technical Writer

Duration: 2026-07-20 – 2027-07-19

Working Status: Hybrid: Up to 5 days onsite (subject to HM’s discretion)

Location: 525 University Avenue, Toronto

Manager Notes Must Haves:

Public Sector Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in 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.

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

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.
Required Experience / Evaluation Criteria:

Core Technical Writing Capability: 40 Points

Demonstrated experience producing structured, professional documentation
Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, business-aligned language

Analysis & Content Development: 20 Points

Ability to synthesize inputs from multiple SMEs into cohesive documentation
Strong analytical skills to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and ensure completeness

Collaboration & Communication: 20 Points

Experience working with SMEs and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective engagement

Delivery & Execution: 20 Points

Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work within deadlines