Urgent-RQ00694 - Technical Writer -Ontario Health
About the role
Urgent-RQ00694 - Technical Writer -Ontario Health Shortlist Date: Tomorrow, 2026-06-26, 5:00 p.m. Must Haves:
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.
Location: Up to 5 days onsite (subject to HM’s discretion)
Start Date 2026-07-20
End Date 2027-07-19
Department Digital Excellence in Health
Business Days 250.00
Office Location 525 University Avenue
RQ-2026-009561 - Technical Writer - Senior for DxH
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. Must haves: 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. 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 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 Total Evaluation Criteria: 100 Points
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. The term of this Engagement Assignment is for 250 Business Days, with an option to extend for up to an additional 250 days at the Agency’s discretion. The Engagement Assignment may be extended for unused Business Days at the Agency’s discretion. The resource will comply with the Agency’s policies and procedures. The Agency systems cannot be accessed from outside the province of Ontario, and Agency assets including laptops and related equipment cannot be removed from the province of Ontario, without prior written approval from the Agency. Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "Hybrid". The resource under this request will be required to work onsite as per Hiring Manager sole discretion. Knowledge Transfer Details: The resource will ensure full knowledge transfer is provided to the Agency team before end of engagement. Some of this might occur at the end of the engagement but will also be shared as information is obtained/consolidated. Key deliverables will be shared with team. The resource must provide all related documentation as part of knowledge transfer protocol. Documents will be reviewed by the appropriate leads and signed off by manager/director. The resource will work collaboratively with the Agency team throughout the assignment and ensure key deliverables, milestones, and documentation are shared. A walkthrough of any demos, development, etc. will be required before the end of the engagement.