Specifications Writer
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Who We Are
Turner Fleischer is one of Canada’s most progressive design studios with 250+ committed, creative and driven professionals. We excel at developing client-centric concepts that are based on their needs but grounded in 50 years of experience getting projects built. Our in-house design departments include Architecture, Interior Design and Experiential Graphic Design. In addition, we have a Digital Practice Department, who commits to the implementation of BIM, research + development, and the infusion of cutting-edge technology into our projects and practice.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Who We Are Looking For
As a Specification Writer, you will support the development, coordination, and delivery of project specifications across a variety of projects. With guidance from the Senior Specification Writer, you will prepare and coordinate specification documents while collaborating with CA and project teams across the Studio. Through this work, you will continue to build your expertise in construction documentation, CCDC contracts, CSI/CSC MasterFormat, construction methodologies, building materials, building science, and applicable codes and regulations.
What You Will Do:
- Prepare and coordinate project specifications aligned with industry standards, project requirements, and design intent.
- Review material samples, product data, substitutions, alternates, and other submittals for alignment with project specifications, with guidance as required.
- Support specification-related work during tender and construction, including responses to RFIs, addenda, site instructions, and specification revisions.
- Research materials and products to support project requirements for functionality, aesthetics, sustainability, and budget.
- Assist in maintaining studio-wide and client-specific Master Specifications by gathering current product, regulatory, technical, and project information, preparing updates, and applying approved revisions consistently.
What You Will Bring:
- A Degree or Diploma from an accredited institution in Architecture.
- 1 - 3 years of progressively responsible roles as a Specification Writer within architecture firms.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
- Understanding of current building codes, building construction and details.
- Proficiency with SpecSimple, VisiSpecs, BlueBeam or Revit is considered an asset.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a hybrid role, with 2 days in the Studio.
What We Will Provide:
The hiring range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually. This range falls within a broader salary band established for the role. Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.
In addition to base salary, we offer the following benefits:
- Minimum 3 Weeks Vacation Paid.
- 10 Personal Days Paid.
- RRSP Matching.
- 8 Weeks Work From Abroad Per Year.
- 100% Benefit Premiums Paid.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional Association Dues Paid.
- Hybrid Work.
- Sate-Of-The-Art Studio Gym.
- Annual Home Office Allowance.
- Transparent Salary Bands.
Why Work With Us
Our culture of learning creates meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. Together, we give back through social impact initiatives and by designing thoughtful spaces that strengthen the communities we serve.
How We Hire
Our hiring approach is designed to welcome people who align with our culture and ways of working. We look for individuals who are thoughtful, curious, and collaborative, and who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our studio.
The process typically includes an application review followed by interviews and conversations that help us understand your experience, interests, and how you may thrive within our team. We aim for an experience that is clear, respectful, and reflective of how we work together.
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected]. This inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only; applications are submitted through our career's portal.
We may use AI-assisted tools to support the review of applications. These tools help our team manage applications efficiently but do not make decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people.
Skills Required
- Degree or diploma from an accredited institution in Architecture
- 1–3 years of progressively responsible experience as a Specification Writer within architecture firms
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Understanding of current building codes, building construction, and details
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a hybrid role with two days in the studio
- Proficiency with SpecSimple, VisiSpecs, Bluebeam, or Revit
What We Do
Turner Fleischer is an agile studio of 250+ committed and creative professionals, driven by the unwavering passion for excellence of nine Principals who are deeply connected to our workflows and project strategies. The depth of our studio’s collective design experience, coupled with leveraging synergies among people, process and technology provide us with a unique perspective. We place our clients’ visions at the core of our design philosophy grounded in our 50 years of experience getting projects built.
