Junior Specification Writer - ( 250001SK )
Description
Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
Our Buildings Team is renowned for creating high-performance, fiscally responsible and award-winning buildings and interiors. We're passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. In our multidisciplinary, team-based environment, collaboration is key among a talented group of architects, engineers, project managers, specifiers, interior designers, and technologists, who work together to create innovative and integrated solutions for a wide range of clients. Our services include architecture, interior design, and engineering for a wide variety of sectors.
Stantec's Calgary AB office has an opportunity for a Specification Writer:
Your Key Responsibilities
Interpret architectural, engineering, and interior design plans and prepare material lists and specifications to be used as standards by contractors related to building construction activities.
Analyze plans and details or diagrams, observe and makes notes on materials to prepare specifications for construction activities.
Write technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties, utilizing knowledge of material standards, construction processes or manufacturing procedures.
Conduct quality reviews of construction documents while researching and preparing specifications.
Research innovative products and systems, assisting in maintaining and developing the firm library of catalogues and other information for designers and architects to use.
Prepare project manuals including general conditions with an in-depth familiarity with the various CCDC contracts and client supplementary conditions.
Coordinate progress and bid set printing orders and assure that documents are ready for printing, signing, sealing and distribution.
Develop specification requirements and solutions.
Work with project teams to develop documents throughout project phases.
Stay current on product development, new materials, code changes and industry trends.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Proficient in operating in Word, Excel and Revit.
Experience in the construction industry, including but not limited to architecture firms, architecture‐engineering firms, construction management or specification consulting firms.
Knowledge of building codes, industry standards, structures and materials standards.
Practical knowledge of Construction Management delivery methodology, and Canadian Construction Document Committee (CCDC) contracts.
Ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative team environment.
Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to organize, schedule time for and process multiple projects at once.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, diploma in architectural technology or another construction‐related field.
5 years of experience in a range of architectural skills with a preference for a minimum of 2 years of experience writing specifications
Registered Specification Writer designation an asset
Possess good communication skills
Candidate should be familiar with:
Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Occasional fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Calgary
Organization : BC-1153 Buildings-CA Alberta
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 6, 2025, 7:30:15 AM
Req ID: 250001SK
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Jason Cain
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.
At Stantec, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building communities. As an extension of that commitment, we believe that our nation is our community—and Veterans and their families are an important part of that community. We are committed to welcoming members of the Veteran’s and military communities into our workforce, and we are dedicated to growing our work for defense communities in Canada, the US, and abroad.
We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
We believe in the long-term success of military-connected individuals, and we hope you will join us in your next career move.