Specifications Writer
Specifications Writer
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Job Description
Specifications Writer
Who We Are
As a leading Canadian architectural practice Zeidler designs meaningful spaces that contribute to the community and deliver lasting value. With offices in Toronto Calgary Vancouver and Victoria we offer full architectural and interior design services.
Propelled by curiosity and driven by human connection our creative process is based on cultivating the potential of our team. We nurture our expertise through mentorship and continuous learning. We listen to consider and build on each others ideas to develop thoughtful solutions that address complex challenges.
Our awardwinning work spans a broad range of sectors including academic healthcare residential mixeduse commercial cultural and civic. As we continue to grow our national practice we are seeking talented individuals who embrace creative passionate and forwardthinking approaches to join our dynamic team.
What We Are Seeking
We are seeking an Specifications Writer to support all projects across the firm. This key role will ensure consistency in specifications mentor teams in the development of projects through all phases and provide expertise during tender and construction administration. The Specifications Writer will also contribute to the development of design briefs and project from inception to completion. Duties such as:
- Firmwide Specification Consistency: Develop and maintain standardized specifications aligned with best practices sustainability goals and evolving industry standards.
- Project Support & Mentorship: Guide project teams in integrating specifications throughout all project phases ensuring accuracy quality and efficiency.
- Sustainability & Innovation: Collaborate with teams to implement sustainable materials and practices within specifications aligning with the firms sustainability objectives. Develop and maintain a blacklist of products that do not meet sustainability best practices ensuring material selections align with environmental health and performance standards.
- Tender & Construction Administration Support: Participate in tender reviews RFI responses submittal reviews and change management to ensure specification compliance and minimize risks.
- Design Brief Development: Work with project teams to develop design briefs ensuring specifications align with project vision performance criteria and client expectations.
- Material Library & Industry Engagement: Maintain and update the firms material library with the latest samples and product information. Actively engage with vendors and manufacturers to stay informed on new and innovative materials ensuring project teams have access to the best and most relevant options for design and performance.
- CrossSector Experience: Support projects across diverse sectors including commercial institutional residential cultural and government.
What You Will Bring
- Minimum 10 years of experience in specifications writing.
- Deep understanding of building codes construction materials and industry standards in Canada.
- Experience working with projects of various scales and sectors (private and government)
- Strong expertise in sustainable design and material selection.
- Familiarity with contract administration tendering and procurement processes.
- Excellent communication and mentorship skills to guide teams.
- Must be available for fulltime inoffice work at one of our four Canadian locations.
- Proficiency in specification software and BIM platforms is an asset.
- Registered with CSC (Construction Specifications Canada) or CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) is preferred.
Benefits Perks
Zeidler believes in a worklife balance and valuing our people with benefits like:
- PATO Days enjoy an extra day off on long weekends and holiday closures
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits include extended health dental health and wellness spending allowance EFAP etc.
- Annual profit share
- Wellness initiatives
- Training & education support
- Mentorship and continuous learning
- Professional membership reimbursement
- Social events
- Fun work environment and great firm culture and so much more
What to do now
If you are a motivated creative and inspired individual who has the ambition to grow and enjoys working in a collaborative exciting and fastpaced environment surrounded by challenging opportunities we would like to hear from you. Please apply here!
Zeidler is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and stand by our principles for a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and we encourage applications from but not limited to visible minorities peoples with disabilities racialized peoples Indigenous peoples and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Please let us know by email or by telephone atif you require any accommodations throughout the interview process. We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
