Junior Specifications Writer

On September 15, 2010, Cohos Evamy became DIALOG. Visit us at www.designdialog.ca, and follow us on LinkedIn: has a track record of award-winning design excellence. Founded by the merged firms of Cohos Evamy + Hotson Bakker Boniface Haden + Mole White Associates + Office for Urbanism, DIALOG is committed to the practice of sustainable design with a focus on the success of clients and communities. Working from studios in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, DIALOG credits its strength to its outstanding multidisciplinary teams who deliver a collaborative approach to the provision of exceptional architectural, engineering, interior design, planning and urban design services.

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 Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

Explore our studios and join us!

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 MasterFormat, UniFormat and SectionFormat, and awareness of OmniClass 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 organization and contributions to sharing knowledge with your extended network.

$70,000 - $87,000 a year

At DIALOG, we believe compensation should reflect the unique talent each person brings to our team. We look at annual market data to understand how different roles are compensated in our industry, but we also recognize that your experience, skills, location, and the impact you make all play a part in shaping your total rewards. Because of this, final offers may differ from the ranges listed — we want to make sure everyone is recognized in a manner that is fair, competitive, and true to the value they bring.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

Perks & 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, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues.

Professional Development: DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities, including CoachDIALOG, Integrateducation™, technical skills development via e-learning, and financial support for external learning.

Equal Opportunity: DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment. Accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.

Join DIALOG as a Junior Specifications Writer to develop expertise in building science, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to sustainable architectural specifications.

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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 Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

Explore our studios and join us!

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 MasterFormat, UniFormat and SectionFormat, and awareness of OmniClass 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 organization and contributions to sharing knowledge with your extended network.

$70,000 - $87,000 a year

At DIALOG, we believe compensation should reflect the unique talent each person brings to our team. We look at annual market data to understand how different roles are compensated in our industry, but we also recognize that your experience, skills, location, and the impact you make all play a part in shaping your total rewards. Because of this, final offers may differ from the ranges listed — we want to make sure everyone is recognized in a manner that is fair, competitive, and true to the value they bring.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

Perks & 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, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues.

Professional Development: DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities, including CoachDIALOG, Integrateducation™, technical skills development via e-learning, and financial support for external learning.

Equal Opportunity: DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment. Accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.Requirements:<ul><li> Background in building science, contract administration, or strong knowledge of how buildings are built.</li><li> Enthusiastic about growing into the role with support and mentorship.</li><li> Degree in architecture or engineering, or a diploma in architectural technology.</li><li> Certification as a Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP) or Registered Specification Writer (RSW) is an asset.</li><li> Experience in specification writing on projects of varying scale, typology, and delivery model.</li><li> Knowledge of construction specification formats including MasterFormat, UniFormat, and SectionFormat.</li><li> Awareness of OmniClass and its role in BIM.</li><li> Knowledge of sustainable products and construction techniques, cradle-to-grave issues, environmentally responsible building products, life cycle assessment, and sustainable certification standards (LEED®, WELL™, Living Building Challenge).</li><li> Experience within a large professional services organization and sharing knowledge with extended network.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li> Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child</li><li> RRSP matching</li><li> Competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment</li><li> Discounted memberships</li><li> Gifted time off during the holiday season</li><li> Vacation Buy-Up program</li><li> Reimbursement for professional memberships and dues</li><li> Continued professional growth through leadership development programs</li><li> CoachDIALOG communication and feedback training</li><li> Integrateducation™ for accredited continuing education</li><li> Technical skills development via e-learning pathways</li><li> Financial support for external learning opportunities</li></ul>

DIALOG

Junior Specifications Writer Join DIALOG as a Junior Specifications Writer to develop expertise in building science, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to sustainable architectural specifications. 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 Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

Explore our studios and join us!

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 MasterFormat, UniFormat and SectionFormat, and awareness of OmniClass 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 organization and contributions to sharing knowledge with your extended network.

$70,000 - $87,000 a year

At DIALOG, we believe compensation should reflect the unique talent each person brings to our team. We look at annual market data to understand how different roles are compensated in our industry, but we also recognize that your experience, skills, location, and the impact you make all play a part in shaping your total rewards. Because of this, final offers may differ from the ranges listed — we want to make sure everyone is recognized in a manner that is fair, competitive, and true to the value they bring.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

Perks & 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, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues.

Professional Development: DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities, including CoachDIALOG, Integrateducation™, technical skills development via e-learning, and financial support for external learning.

Equal Opportunity: DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment. Accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Junior Specifications Writer IT Support DIALOG architecture-and-planning design-services urban-planning interior-design sustainability engineering-services architecture clean-energy construction-general-contractors electrical-engineering engineering environmental-services landscape-architecture mechanical-engineering operative-builders planning planning-amp-urban-design planning-urban-design structural-engineering urban-design

As a Junior Specifications Writer at DIALOG, you will work closely with experienced professionals to prepare and manage architectural specifications, focusing on building science and sustainable practices. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth, mentorship, and contributing to impactful design projects.

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