Technical Writer

Location

Bowmanville, ON | Canada

Job description

Status: Contract (12-months)

Working Conditions: On-Site

Education Level: Highschool and 3 years of college in Journalism

Location: Bowmanville, ON

Number of Position(s): 1

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: Yes- 10%

Deadline to Apply:  March 14, 2024

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you require  information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact  [email protected]

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of  Technical Writer.

This position is responsible for providing technical service by writing, editing and maintaining Ontario Power Generation, Nuclear (OPG,N) governing and technical documents.

Key accountabilities include providing editorial guidance and support to clients, ensuring updates on Governance and Change Management webpage are performed and performing audits on issued documents. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Provide a service to authors and others in the form of editorial guidance and assistance in preparing governing and technical documents. Review draft documents and check that terminology on the document corresponds with approved formats and process requirements. Suggest improvements, as required, and provide guidance to ensure conformity and standardization across OPG, Nuclear.
• Accountable for the health, safety and well being of self and others, in accordance with technical/ operating procedures and standards, and includes the development of technical/operating solutions to problems.
• Apply investigative techniques to ensure process, approvals and issuance procedures have been applied. Prepare and monitor governing and technical documents schedules to ensure milestone dates are meet. Perform audits on issued documents, taking necessary corrective actions as required.
• Interact with clients and item contributors to develop the document by determining the scope of the document, structure, type of document required, content, format and deadline requirements, pertinent to technical/trade and administrative needs.
• Perform updates to Governance and Change Management webpage, ensuring correctness of document number, revision and title.
• Resolve issues with client with respect to definition discrepancies, content, approvals, issuance etc., tactfully. Keep Line Manager informed where unusual problems or situations exist.
• Write, edit and maintain OPG, Nuclear administrative governing and technical documents such as charters, standards, programs, procedures, instructions, forms etc. Provide support required by Nuclear departments to maintain their programmatic area. Produce this material in its final format, utilizing existing computer programs, templates, and electronic editing.

EDUCATION  

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• 3 year diploma in Journalism including technical writing subjects.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Writer or equivalent role;
• Ability to understand an explain technical concepts;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills and strong attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good organizational and leadership skills, and to be a self-starter who can work both; independently and in a team environment;
• Results and detail oriented individual.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change: 

Safety – it’s our business  Integrity – always lead with integrity
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application  online at by 11:59 PM E.S.T. , March 14, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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