Job description
Having recognized the advantages of remote work, such as improved employee morale, increased productivity, and positive impacts on both employee wellbeing and the environment, we are proud to be a digital-first company. Our digital-first work environment, combined with our conveniently located offices and collaborative workspaces, provides our team with the freedom and flexibility to work in the most productive way for them.
About us
Tecsys is a team of over 700 dynamic individuals who care about a job well done. Tecsys sets itself apart in its commitment to the health industry by helping to develop and optimize their supply chains. Our people work in a test-driven environment where we spare no effort to deliver quality, reliability and performance. Tecsys is also a growing company attuned to new trends and practices. All that’s missing is you.
Having recognized the advantages of remote work, including employee morale, productivity, and reduced commuting on employee well-being and the environment, as of May 1, 2022, we became a remote-first company. The technologies and programs in which we invested have provided a fantastic foundation to this end. Our remote-first office, together with our conveniently located offices and collaborative workspaces, provide our team with the freedom and flexibility to work in the way that makes our employees most productive.
Our focus is to ensure our employees can do their work in an environment that supports their performance and professional targets.
We’re looking for an eager Technical Writer Intern to join the Tecsys team for a 4-month internship position in the Fall of 2025. This internship will run from September 2nd through December 19th, 2025.
Purpose and Objectives:
As a co-op student on the Tecsys Elite Documentation Team, you will work very closely with other Technical Writers, and Research & Development (R&D) teams. We work remotely, but we are a tight-knit team.
You will have the opportunity to experience the entire release process and be involved in developing content for internal users, end users, administrators, and developers. We are a small documentation team covering a wide range of applications under the Elite™ umbrella. You will get exposure to applications ranging from warehouse management to hospital point of use.
Responsibilities:
- Copy edit existing documentation
- Use AI tools to enhance documentation
- Create short videos explaining new features
- Work with source files in a GIT repository
- Update company-facing documentation for internal users
- Participate in meetings with QA, developers and product managers
- Create/maintain API documentation
Skills and Qualifications:
Must Have:
Strong writing skills (we will want to see examples preferably of a technical nature)
Strong communication skills
Willingness to learn and take a proactive approach
Curious technical aptitude – you don’t need to be a developer, but you do need to know how to communicate effectively and understand baseline concepts
Strong multitasker
Strong proficiency in both written and verbal English communication essential for effective correspondence with clients, suppliers, business partners and colleagues beyond the province of Quebec.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with agile software development practices
- Familiarity with basic Git operations (committing, merging, branching)
- Experience with authoring tools such as oXygen, Structured FrameMaker, XMetaL
- Understanding of structured authoring and DITA concepts
What else could give you an edge?
- Exposure to REST APIs
- Exposure to Visual Studio
- Strong understanding of French
If you possess these skills and have a desire to work with emerging technology, we want you on our team.
\* Please note that you must include a professional cover letter indicating why you are a good fit for this position, as well as a full transcript of your grades – to be considered.
If selected for an interview, please bring a sample paper/article written by you that demonstrates your ability to clearly communicate an idea or concept.
At Tecsys, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team.
Tecsys is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants selected for an interview.
