Junior Specifications Writer

Junior Specifications Writer

Calgary, AB / Edmonton, AB / Ottawa, ON / Toronto, ON / Vancouver, BCArchitecture – Specifications /Full Time /Hybrid Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do.

We're proud to be a and one of , committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

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Are you passionate about building science? Do you have a knack for digging deep into technical details and product literature? Are you excited about innovating to design buildings that are functional and beautiful while minimizing their impact on the environment? Have you considered a career in specifications?

As a Specifier at DIALOG, you will be an integral part of our Practice-wide Specifications Team. This team is dedicated to coaching and mentoring you as you grow and develop in your role. You will work closely with Senior Specifiers, Project Management leads, Job Captains, and project teams to prepare, execute, and manage the specification writing process, seeing your projects from beginning to end.

How you'll make a difference:

Collaborate and Learn: Work in concert with our supportive Specifications Team, who will guide you through the specification writing process and help you develop your skills.

Lead and Advise: Be the go-to person for all things specifications, providing leadership and trusted advice to your colleagues across all disciplines.

Develop Expertise in Building Science: Engage deeply with building science principles, supported by our team, to enhance your understanding of construction processes, materials, and sustainable practices.

Foster Relationships: Build effective working relationships with project managers and guide project teams on bidding and contracting procedures.

Innovate and Create: Review, edit, and write architectural specifications, and work alongside other disciplines to prepare project documents.

Who you are:

Experienced and Passionate: You have a background in building science, contract administration, or a strong knowledge of how buildings are built. Whether through design, construction contract administration, or project management, you have experience that makes you a valuable asset to our team.

Eager to Grow: You are enthusiastic about growing into this role, with the support and mentorship of our experienced Specifications Team. Existing expertise in specification writing is not required.

Educated and Certified: You hold a degree in architecture or engineering, or a diploma in architectural technology. Certification as a Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP) or Registered Specification Writer (RSW) is an asset.

Additional assets that turn our heads:

Experience: Specification writing on projects of varying scale, typology and project delivery model; building science expertise; construction contract administration experience.

Awareness: Knowledge of construction specification formats including Master Format, Uni Format and Section Format, and awareness of Omni Class and its role in BIM.

Green Thinking: Knowledge of sustainable products and construction techniques including cradle- to- grave issues, environmentally responsible building products, life cycle assessment methodology, and sustainable certification standards (LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge).

Who You Know: Your experience within a large professional services organizations and contributions to sharing knowledge with your extended network.

$70,000 - $87,000 a year

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
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