Senior Software Manual Controller (SW Man Contr) – DSEF

Company Overview

KWESST (a DEFSEC Technologies company) develops and delivers next generation military and public safety technology for military and first responder customers. The company is proudly Canadian and provides Dismounted/Mounted Domain Expertise in Command-and-Control software development, integration, and support services.

Job Description

KWESST is seeking an experienced Senior Software Manual Controller (SW Man Contr) to join our team. This position will support the Canadian Armed Forces as part of the DSEF program for the Department of National Defence (DND).

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in the control and management of software development documentation, including repository management, version and release tracking, documentation audits, and the development of training and instructional materials. This role requires demonstrated experience maintaining documentation standards across the software development life cycle and the ability to advise management and stakeholders on documentation matters. This critical position will contribute to KWESST’s mission of developing and maintaining state-of-the-art solutions for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Work Location: Gatineau Quebec

Job Responsibilities

- Manage electronic repositories of software development manuals, testing documentation, and all other documentation related to software development.
- Monitor and report on documents under management, including versions, document types, the release registry, and archiving activities.
- Perform audits, verify documentation standardization and completeness, and report discrepancies to management.
- Review training materials from vendors and provide recommendations on their suitability and fit-for-purpose, including any tailoring required for specific audiences.
- Provide advice, guidance, and recommendations on software documentation to support management decision-making.




- Recommend changes to software documentation content through the review of training needs and consultation with managers and instructors.
- Design and create online learning modules and online course materials.
- Draft software documentation reviews and audit reports.

Qualifications

Education:

- An undergraduate university degree in any discipline is preferred.
- A college diploma is acceptable.

Experience:

- Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience within the last 5 years in at least 3 of the following domain areas.
- A: Managing electronic repositories of software development manuals, testing documentation, and all other documentation related to software development.
- B: Monitoring and reporting on documents under management, including versions, document types, the release registry, and archiving activities.
- C: Performing audits, verifying documentation standardization and completeness, and reporting discrepancies to management.
- D: Reviewing training materials from vendors and making recommendations on their suitability and fit-for-purpose, as well as any necessary tailoring for specific audiences.
- Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience within the last 5 years in at least 4 of the following communications areas.
- A: Providing advice, guidance, and recommendations on software documentation to support the decision-making of management.
- B: Recommending changes to software documentation content through the review of training needs or consultation with managers and instructors.
- C: Designing and creating online learning modules and online course materials.
- D:



Reviewing training materials from vendors and making recommendations on their suitability and fit-for-purpose, as well as any necessary tailoring for specific audiences.
- E: Drafting software documentation reviews and audit reports.
- An active Secret security clearance is required.
- Ability to be vetted under the Controlled Goods Program is required.
- Knowledge of SAFe Agile principles is an asset.
- An understanding of the DND organization is a great asset.

Skills:

- Software documentation control and repository management
- Version, release registry, and archive management
- Documentation audits and standardization
- Technical and instructional writing
- Online learning module and course material development
- Review and evaluation of vendor training materials
- Advisory support and reporting to management
- Software development documentation life cycle

How to Apply

This is an prospect for an experienced Software Manual Controller to take on a key role supporting the Canadian Armed Forces. If you have the background and are ready to contribute to a proudly Canadian defence technology company, we invite you to submit your resume. Please ensure you highlight your experience in software documentation control, audits and standardization, instructional and technical writing, and your security clearance status.

KWESST (A DEFSEC Technologies company)

is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability of any other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all, including LGBTQ2S+ individuals. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. In every step of the interview procedure, KWESST is committed to providing accommodations.

📌 Senior Software Manual Controller (Ottawa)
🏢 DEFSEC Technologies
📍 Ottawa