Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Scientific Writer in Canada"

OverviewAt KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.KPMG is currently seeking an information technology-minded Technical Writer to join its Tax Incentives Practice for a 6-month contract engagement. This opportunity has the potential to convert to permanent subject to performance. The specific opportunity is for a new or newer graduate with experience in Technical Documentation Writing. The individual will work alongside our KPMG Technical Experts (Engineers, Scientists and Software Developers) to conceptualize technical information into documentation for external clients. In this role, you will attend meetings with the likes of CTO's, Chief Architects and Software Developers to understand the client's R&D activities. Your KPMG engineering colleagues will identify software and/or engineering related activities that qualify for the SR&ED program. Following these meetings, your ability to quickly understand and contextualize new concepts such as software architectures, frameworks, system integrations, and new/improved algorithms will be instrumental. Once the necessary information has been obtained from the client, you will write technical reports to summarize the work discussed. What you will do Support our team of full-time professionals in writing technical reports that summarize work performed by our clients Attend and listen in on client interviews conducted by our own technical experts. These meetings are aimed at gathering pertinent supporting information which our experts will use to form compelling arguments to support SR&ED project claims Keeping up-to-date with innovative technologies and trends in the world of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Analytics. Translate Proof-of-Concept (POC) and other technical documentation such as test logs, project milestone reports into more concise technical summary reports Ask questions appropriately and listen effectively to understand the operational state of the technologies being supported Contribute to key decision making and improved processes around compliance while working closely with Lead Technical Writer and other team resources Deliver on projects in a timely manner while always keeping the team on track What you bring to the role Post-secondary degree in English, Communications, Journalism, OR relevant Information Technology training Excellent communication and exemplary collaboration skills Previous experience in technical writing, patent writing, or grant applications in a relevant industry (engineering, technology, etc.) and having worked in a matrixed environment is an asset Curious research mindset and demonstrated interest in technology or technical processes High comfort level with software/IT technology topics and related terminology Ability to work closely with clients of all training backgrounds and to manage client expectations. Ability to prioritize tasks for multiple clients to consistently achieve delivery milestones. A desire for self-improvement through continuous learning. MS Suite (PowerPoint, Excel) Experience using Confluence and Jira is a nice to have Ability to work independently to meet deadlines The successful candidate will: Be exposed to new and exciting technologies and state-of-the art innovations in a wide range of industries (computer science, information technology, FinTech, electrical engineering, etc.) Gain valuable business experience to complement your technical training Build and manage client relationships at multiple client levels, ranging from software developers to upper management Promote the advancement of scientific innovation and technology in Canada The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is one of Canada's largest tax incentive programs. It is intended to create a supportive environment for Canadians to carry out research and development (R&D) and foster technological innovation. The program has existed in one form or another for over 50 years. KPMG's Tax Incentives Practice (TIP) consists of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and accountants that assist our clients to obtain tax savings through incentive programs like SR&ED Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada's Benefits and well-being, click here. Our Values, The KPMG WayIntegrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here . If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to visit our accessibility page .