Senior Specifications Writer

Senior Specifications Writer – Edmonton, AB

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.

This role can be based in the Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto or Vancouver studio. The position is full‑time and hybrid.

• Collaborate and advise as the point person for all things specifications.
• Manage and lead specifications on a variety of projects.
• Mentor and coach junior team members and assist with the management of workloads and project deadlines.
• Maintain currency of specification writing skills, building science, contract law and product research.
• Provide guidance on preparation of documents for multiphased and nonconventional contract delivery methods such as Design‑Built, Construction Managed or P3 projects.
• Build effective working relationships with project managers and guide project teams on bidding and contracting procedures, including the preparation and administration of addenda and bid revisions.
• Review, edit and write architectural specifications and work alongside other disciplines to prepare project documents.
• Participate in proposal development.
• Act as a DIALOG ambassador by presenting, publishing and speaking publicly on research and technical innovation topics.

• Experience in specification writing on projects of varying scale, typology and delivery models, building science expertise and construction contract administration.
• Degree in architecture or engineering, or diploma in architectural technology.
• Desire or certification toward becoming a Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP) or Registered Specification Writer (RSW).
• Knowledge of construction specification formats including Master Format, Uni Format, Section Format, Omni Class and their role in BIM.
• 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).
• Experience with in large professional services organizations and the ability to share knowledge with an extended network.
• Salary range: $90,000 – $124,000 per year.

• Parental leave top‑up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching.
• Competitive medical and dental benefits coverage from day one.
• Discounted memberships and reimbursement for qualified memberships and dues.
• Work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and a Vacation Buy‑Up program.
• Professional development through coaching, integrated education, technical skills development via e‑learning pathways and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.

We encourage candidates who do not meet every single requirement to apply. We are looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives and want to make a real difference in the world, even if experience does not align perfectly with every qualification.