Technical Process Writer

About The Role Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is strengthening its Fire Protection Program, and clear documentation is at the heart of it. You’ll turn expert knowledge into procedures and work instructions that people can follow with confidence. You’ll work with CNL subject matter experts in Fire Technical Services, Fire Prevention, Fire Operations, Fire Protection Systems, and Engineering.

You’ll write, update, and improve the documents that keep the program consistent, accurate, and aligned with CNL requirements and industry best practices.

Details Term: Six months, with the option to extend Hours: Monday to Friday, up to 37.5 hours per week Location: Remote, with occasional visits to the Chalk River site if required Rate: From $75 per hour, depending on your experience and qualifications Security: If you’re selected for this role, CNL Site Security Clearance is required as a condition of employment. What You’ll Do Draft and update procedures, technical documents, detailed work instructions, inspection forms, and checklists. Support MCP revisions, develop documentation standards, and maintain document templates.

Review existing documents for accuracy, relevance, gaps, and opportunities to improve. Plan your writing assignments and set clear timelines for each one. Attend meetings, observe work, and interview subject matter experts to capture process details.

Research best practices, lead round-table discussions to resolve differences, gather feedback, and test ideas. Take documents from first draft to final, and give constructive input on others’ work. Edit and proofread for consistency and compliance with CNL requirements.

Mentor other technical writers on the team.

What You

Bring A relevant post-secondary diploma, or an equivalent combination of 5–10 years of related experience. Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Advanced Microsoft

Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Exchange. Strong organization and time management, with the ability to juggle competing priorities on short timelines. Sharp attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and sound judgment. Tact, diplomacy, and the initiative to raise problems and propose solutions. A team player who’s comfortable both leading and contributing.

Assets

Experience with fire protection systems, including fire water distribution. Fire service training experience, including developing, implementing, and evaluating training standards. Technical report writing and review.

Standards development. Familiarity with fire protection engineering principles and fire department policies, protocols, and operations. Familiarity with the practices and equipment used in structural and wildland firefighting, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response.

Familiarity with nuclear industry standards for fire protection. Knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada, and related codes and standards, such as those from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), CSA Group, and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC). The ability to adapt to different adult learning styles and help people meet their training requirements.

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