Seaspan ULC is a company focused on defence and shipbuilding, and they are seeking an ILS Specialist I - Technical Writer. This role involves developing, editing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation to support Integrated Logistics Support deliverables, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with military and industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop under the guidance of ILS Specialist III -Technical writer and maintain a range of technical documentation, including operation, maintenance, and illustrated parts manuals, in accordance with customer, defence and company standards
- Translate engineering drawings, specifications, and design data into clear and accurate written content suitable for both technical and end-user audiences
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Functional Engineering, Configuration Management, Program Management Office, and Supply Chain, to gather source data and verify technical accuracy
- Ensure compliance of all deliverables with defence documentation requirements, classification society regulations, and internal quality management systems
- Utilize authoring and content management tools, including Hico IPS Suite, R4i, Arbortext, Adobe FrameMaker, XML editors, and related software to create, update, and publish structured documentation efficiently
- Perform validation activities, content verification, and publication quality checks, to ensure completeness and compliance prior to delivery under the guidance of ILS Specialist III -Technical writer
- Maintain version control and manage configuration changes to technical documentation throughout the lifecycle of the project
- Contributes to the continuous improvement of documentation standards, templates, and authoring processes in alignment with evolving industry practices
- Assist with internal and external audits related to documentation quality and compliance
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Communications, English, or a related discipline
- Experience developing technical documentation, preferably within a defence, maritime, or heavy engineering environment, relevant University projects or internship
- Experience with structured documentation standard
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate engineering drawings, data, and specifications into accurate documentation
- Good command of technical writing principles, structure, and formatting for complex systems
- Experience in technical authoring and content management tools, including Hico IPS Suite, R4i, Arbortext, Adobe FrameMaker, Raytheon Eagle, XML editors, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent attention to detail, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards
- Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
- Solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple deliverables under tight deadlines
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a focus on precision and readability
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and manage stakeholder expectations
- Analytical approach to identifying content gaps and improving documentation efficiency
- Proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and innovation in publication methods
- Commitment to upholding safety, quality, and security compliance in a defence environment
- Familiarity with defence/shipbuilding industry standards and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) frameworks is an asset
- Good understanding of MIL-STD, or DEF STAN documentation frameworks is an asset
- This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Pension plan matching
- Best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- Medical leave coverage
- Parental leave coverage
- $500 personal spending account
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days
- Access to Pemberton campus gym
- Parking is included
- Complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick-up and drop-off points around North Vancouver
Company Overview
Seaspan is an association of Canadian companies involved in coastal marine transportation, shipdocking/ship escort, ship repair & refit, shipbuilding, ship design, commercial ferry services, and LNG bunkering on Canada's West Coast. It was founded in 1886, and is headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.seaspan.com.