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Technical Writer

Ottawa, ON

Posted: 04/08/2025 Employment Type: Contract Specialization: Marketing & Creative Job Number: 32725

Job Description

Our client is a leading financial services organization and crown corporation with a strong global presence. With a mandate to enhance global business growth, our client offers a wealth of support to help businesses navigate the complexities of global markets.

The organization fosters a dynamic and rewarding work environment centered on innovation, collaboration, and professional development. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities. The company’s leadership prioritizes both business success and employee well-being, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, the organization offers flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits, and wellness programs. Employees value the company’s mission-driven approach, finding purpose and motivation in contributing to the success of businesses on a global scale.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Technical Writer to support our Global Risk Management (GRM) Program. Reporting to the Director – Program Risk, this role focuses on developing and maintaining high-quality risk management policies, standards, and procedures (Policy Instruments). The Technical Writer will also assist with internal communications related to the Risk Program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write, review, edit, and update the company’s Policy Instruments to ensure clarity, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with the company’s standards.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and leadership to accurately document and rationalize policy requirements.
  • Analyze, interpret, and present Policy Instruments for approval in accordance with the company’s policy governance framework.
  • Draw on experience in risk management within the financial services sector to ensure content is relevant, accurate, and industry-aligned.
  • Leverage knowledge of lending and insurance risk concepts to develop effective and precise documentation.
  • Support internal communication efforts, including memos and presentations tied to the Risk Program.

The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree or college diploma, complemented by at least 5 to 7 years of experience creating or editing corporate documents, ideally within the financial services sector—such as policies, standards, procedures, operational manuals, or training materials. You will bring extensive risk management expertise, particularly in policy development, and are highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio. With exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills in English, they excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders and subject matter experts effectively.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in business administration, Economics, Communications, Journalism, or a related field. Experience within financial services is a strong asset. Familiarity with AI-based tools for policy drafting and process streamlining, as well as bilingual proficiency in English and French, are additional advantages.

What will make you stand out

  • Proven track record of writing and editing risk-related policies within the financial services sector.
  • Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and governance in banking or insurance.
  • Experience collaborating with SMEs and leadership to produce high-impact, compliant documentation.
  • Proficient in using AI tools to streamline policy drafting and document management.
  • Bilingual in English and French, with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Contact us at ecamelin@recruitinginmotion.ca if you are looking for a 1 year term. Must be security clearance eligible and located in Ottawa ON.
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