Technical Writer 
Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, on-site required for classified work and as needed within the NCR)
Language: Primarily English, strong written and spoken communication required
Duration: 1-year contract
Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

About the Opportunity
Our public sector client is looking for a Technical Writer to support the Canadian Armed Forces joint doctrine program, helping ensure critical publications are clear, accurate, and aligned with CAF and NATO standards. This is a chance to contribute to work that directly supports how joint operations are understood, planned, and executed.

You’ll collaborate with doctrine leads, working groups, and stakeholders across CAF units and government departments, bringing structure, consistency, and editorial excellence to complex material. Your ability to translate technical and operational concepts into accessible, well-governed doctrine will help strengthen decision-making, training, and capability development.

What’s in it for You
You’ll join a purpose-driven environment where quality, precision, and collaboration matter. This role offers meaningful exposure to national defence documentation, senior-level briefings, and doctrine development practices, with the chance to make a real impact through your writing.

Your Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and summarize reference materials, terminology, and proposed doctrinal changes aligned to CAF and NATO standards.

• Develop and present CAF Writing Plans for Canadian Forces Joint Publications (CFJPs).

• Draft and refine working copies of CFJPs in accordance with CFJP A1 doctrine development guidance.

•  Preview doctrine drafted by others, providing clear edits to improve accuracy, structure, and readability.

• Edit and proofread for spelling, grammar, terminology, and formatting, ensuring compliance with the Canadian Style Guide and CAF standards.

• Support briefings for senior military personnel and help coordinate working groups, schedules, and materials.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in English, History, Political Science, Strategic Studies, Military Studies, or related field, or a diploma plus 36 months of doctrine or military writing experience

• Recent experience researching and analyzing government or allied policy/doctrine materials and terminology

• Experience developing and presenting at least one writing plan within the last 6 years

• Experience drafting at least one working copy of policy or doctrine within the last 6 years

• Strong editing and proofreading skills across style, terminology, and formatting standards

• Confident stakeholder liaison skills, including administrative coordination and clear update reporting

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never responded to a Government of Canada request, you’re in good hands with Altis. With 35+ years of experience staffing top federal roles, we’re familiar with the procurement process, hold multiple standing offers and are well-versed in the most competitive rates. We’ll work with you through every step of every bid, gathering all required information and representing your strengths in the most accurate way, ensuring the entire experience feels personal and transparent.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.