Hybrid Junior Specifications Writer

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Join DIALOG, a certified B Corporation, as a Junior Specifications Writer. Collaborate with expert teams in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment focusing on building science and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • You have a background in building science, contract administration, or a strong knowledge of how buildings are built
  • You are enthusiastic about growing into this role, with the support and mentorship of our experienced Specifications Team
  • 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
  • Specification writing on projects of varying scale, typology and project delivery model
  • 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)

Benefits

  • Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child
  • RRSP matching
  • Competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment
  • Discounted memberships
  • Encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program
  • Reimbursement for professional memberships and dues

Job title

Junior Specifications Writer

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

CA$70,000 - CA$87,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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