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’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do.

Are you passionate about building science? Do you have a knack for digging deep into technical details and product literature? This team is dedicated to coaching and mentoring you as you grow and develop in your role.

You will work closely with Project Management leads, Job Captains, and project teams to prepare, execute, and manage the specification writing process, seeing your projects from beginning to end. Advise and guide architects and engineers, contract administrators and project managers, and out-of-house specialty consultants regarding project specific specifications and certain aspects of tendering and contracting procedures Leadership: Manage and lead specifications on a variety of projects. Mentor and coach more junior team members, and assist with the management of workloads and project deadlines for the specification group Expertise in Building Science: Maintain currency of specification writing skills, aspects of building science, contract law and product research.

Be aware of and seek guidance in the preparation of documents for multiphased and nonconventional methods of contract delivery such as Design-Built, Construction Managed, or P3 projects Build effective working relationships with project managers and guide project teams on bidding and contracting procedures,



including the preparation and administration of addenda and bid revisions Innovate and Create: Review, edit, and write architectural specifications, and work alongside other disciplines to prepare project documents Act as a DIALOG ambassador by presenting, publishing, and speaking publicly on research and technical innovation topics Experienced and Passionate: You have an aptitude for specifications and a passion for building science. Editing and writing specifications may have been a part of your regular work duties, or other equivalent experience gained through construction contract administration or project management through administration and interpretation of the specification Educated and Certified: You hold a degree in architecture or engineering, or a diploma in architectural technology.

Certification or a desire to get certified as a Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP) or Registered Specification Writer (RSW) is an asset Additional assets that turn our heads Specification writing on projects of varying scale, typology and project delivery model; building science expertise; construction contract administration experience. Knowledge of construction specification formats including MasterFormat, UniFormat and SectionFormat, and awareness of OmniClass and its role in BIM 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.

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Your experience within a large skilled services organizations and contributions to sharing knowledge with your extended network 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 are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy. CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities. DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information.

These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. 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.

📌 Écrivain.e Sénior.e / Senior Writer (Calgary)
🏢 DIALOG
📍 Calgary