Specification Writer
Stantec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Vancouver • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$102,600 - CA$153,900 per year
About the role
- Preparing project specifications for assignments of varying scale, complexity, and building type in collaboration with project managers and design teams.
- Assisting with or leading the development, maintenance, and enhancement of firmwide master specifications.
- Coordinating in-house specifications with consultant documentation to ensure alignment across disciplines.
- Planning and managing specification workload to meet project deadlines.
- Researching, evaluating, and recommending building products, systems, materials, and construction methods.
- Maintaining awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving code requirements.
- Building and maintaining professional relationships with product representatives and technical specialists.
- For senior-level candidates: providing technical leadership, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to specification standards and quality control initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate requirements for materials, products, and workmanship.
- CSI Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) credential preferred (typically expected at intermediate or senior levels).
- Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with e-Spec or similar specification software preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Candidates must currently reside in Canada and be legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
- Junior Specification Writer: 2–5 years of experience in the design and construction industry.
- Intermediate Specification Writer: 5–10 years of experience with demonstrated proficiency in preparing and coordinating project specifications.
- Senior Specification Writer: 10+ years of experience with advanced expertise in specification writing.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program
- Health care spending account
- Wellness spending account
- 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
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
specification writingproject specificationsbuilding products evaluationconstruction methodsquality controltechnical leadershipmentoringcode requirementsattention to detailorganizational skills
Soft Skills
communication skillsjudgmentcollaborationrelationship buildingteamwork
Certifications
CSI Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)