Technical Writer

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Assessment accommodation

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Diploma or certificate in technical writing or communications from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience working in an information management or information technology services environment.

Experience researching, writing and editing a variety of texts for technical systems intended for various audiences including senior officials*.

Experience performing data entry manipulation, verification or retrieval in an automated system or software such as spreadsheets or databases.

*Senior officials are defined as Director General level or equivalent, and above.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of installation and configuration of computer hardware and software.

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to research, edit and write complex manuals for technical security systems.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Attention to detail
Adaptability
Judgment
Analytical skills
Reliability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare as Aboriginal may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs including reducing representation gaps.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.