Technical Writer

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POSITION TITLE: Technical Writer
LOCATION: Collingwood

MacLean Engineering is looking for a talented and energetic Technical Writer to add to the existing skills of our Documentation team. If you want to grow your career with a world-renowned company in the design and manufacturing of mobile mining equipment, this position is for you!

About the Position: The Technical writer is responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation for all of MacLean Engineering equipment including underground mobile mining equipment, municipal equipment and attachments, as well as industrial equipment. The following proficiencies are required:

• Creating and revising both operators and service manuals within the guidelines of industry standards including SAW and ISO for the applicable equipment and geographical location.
• Authoring and maintaining Publications material listings for internal MacLean Engineering use by various departments including Engineering, Product Management and Filed Service.
• Authoring and maintaining Operator’s manuals with support from Engineering and Marketing departments.
• Work with all MacLean Engineering Departments in the streamlining and standardization of all our manuals.
• Work with the department manager to develop and maintain meaningful departmental metrics, schedules and workflows
• Champion technical publications process improvement initiatives.
• Participate, as requested, in customer site visits for the purpose of validating vehicle operating and maintenance instructions.

About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in a related discipline is required.
• One to two (1-2) years’ technical experience in a production and/or heavy mobile equipment environment.
• One to two (1-2) years’ research and technical writing of either operator’s or service manuals.
• Experience with MadCap Flare or other topic-based writing platforms.
• A clear understanding of design procedures and a strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Adobe FrameMaker, SGML or XML, S1000D or DITA, Corel Draw, LinkOne is an asset.
• Excellent proof-reading skills for reviewing electronic documentation with regards to proper format, spelling, and grammar.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with peers from other departments to complete tasks on time and on budget.

About Us: 

Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks’ vacation annually
• Paid sick and family emergency time
• Paid overtime after 40 hours worked
• Free coffee!
• Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
• Employee and family assistance program
• Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
• Annual Employee Bonus
• $250 annual safety shoe allowance
• $200 biennial prescription safety glasses allowance
• Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more

If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!

We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.