Specifications Writer

Specifications Writer

Dartmouth, NS

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

At Stantec, we are passionate about creating sustainable places that inspire. Through our Architecture and Interior Design work, we challenge design ideas of the past to create spaces that foster a culture of collaboration - spaces that are designed for community. We strive to design spaces that are meaningful and memorable for our communities. Join our team of creative professionals and work with us to create inspiring spaces for all.

We have several long-term, high-profile projects in and around the country that require an experienced Specifications Writer to be part of our award-winning team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Produce project specific Project Manuals containing the procurement and contracting requirements, general requirements, and the technical specifications

Prepare project manuals consistent with project requirements

Assist in and contribute to production of preliminary project descriptions or design criteria using the UniFormat

Prepare preliminary/outline tabular specifications using MS Word using the MasterFormat

Prepare full length specifications with Chorus software using MasterSpec, office, client, and other guide specification masters

Read the "drawings" to ensure coordinated project specifications

Conduct coordination spec charrettes with project team members

Coordinate architectural and consultant specifications

Maintain and expand specifier's digital library

Serve as technical resource for building's project teams

Maintain relations with product manufacture representatives

Assist project teams during project delivery phases with understanding project specifications, evaluating product options and substitutions, understanding installation, resolving disputes, and project administration

Train, mentor, and coach.

Stay current and familiar with new products, systems, and technologies

Knowledge of database resources including CSA, UL, FM, Intertek, NFRC

Produce and maintain business center specification masters

Create masters and periodically update e-SPECS MasterSpec database

Your Capabilities and Credentials

CSI's Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) preferred, Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) an asset

Familiarity with CSI's MasterFormat, UniFormat, Section and Page Formats, administrative forms, and with one or more versions of CSI's project delivery/practice guides

Strong familiarity with Chorus and with MasterSpec masters preferred. Familiarity with BSD SpecLink, UFGS, and other specification masters a plus

Familiarity with Contract Documents, particularly of the Contract for Construction

Architectural Registration preferred

Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Chorus, MS Word and Excel, and Bluebeam.

Excellent interpersonal skills, working with others in a team setting, communicating directly with Owner and Contractor and working on multiple projects at the same time

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate or Accredited Professional credentials an asset

Extensive knowledge of ICC, NFPA, ASTM, UL, Intertek, FM codes and standards; other industry standards typically specified by reference (AAMA, AWS/AWI/WI, GANA, SDI, NAAMM, NFRC, TCNA to name a few); and building/site structures, systems, assemblies, materials, and products preferred.

Education and Experience

Post-Secondary Education with emphasis given to degrees in Architecture and related fields

Previous experience in building construction settings, including but not limited to architecture firms specializing in Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial, Institutional, and Public Works

5 + years of experience editing/writing architectural construction specifications

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work 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.

Pay Range:

• Locations in PEI & NB-$62,600.00 - $90,800.00 Annually

Primary

Location

Canada | NS | Dartmouth

Other Locations: Canada | NB | Moncton

Organization: 1401 Buildings-CA Atlantic Canada-Halifax NS

Employee Status: Regular

Management Level: Individual contributor

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 13/10/2026 11:10:51

Req ID: 1008242

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