Specification Writing Apprentice

Allegion Canada Inc.; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Specification Writer Apprentice and gain invaluable experience in the door hardware industry. This 12-month program offers training, mentorship, and the chance to work closely with architects and engineers. Successful completion leads to a full-time role, allowing you to make a significant impact while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Customized individual development plans

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn industry-specific software.
• Detail oriented with a high level of organization.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Specification Writer Apprentice Program.
• Attend internal and external training for product understanding.
• Build relationships with co-workers and decision makers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail oriented

Bilingual

Education

College diploma in Advanced Architectural Technology

Architectural Technology

Construction Engineering Technology

Tools

Overtur

Dynamics CRM

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

The Specification Writing Apprentice Program is a 12-month program to gain knowledge and observable performance of products and applications that will enable you to provide solutions for creating door hardware specifications. The program allows you to learn about and work with customers such as Architects, Electrical Engineers, and Security Consultants by providing professional consultation and specification services. You will gain knowledge of Allegion products and solutions by participating in a robust training and development program that differentiates us within the industry. The program's functional experience, project assignments and training curriculum are highly visible to our senior leaders. Program graduates join our commercial sales organization as a Specification Writer, working with architects and developers. Successful candidates completing the 12 month program, will lead to full-time employment as a Specification Writer at Allegion Canada.

What You Will Do :

• Follow and complete the Specification Writer Apprentice Program (SWAP) to increase knowledge about Allegion customers, door and door hardware products, and specification and sales processes.
• Attend all required internal training and additional external product training to obtain a further understanding of codes, applications, and products.
• Learn organizational structure and build relationships with co-workers throughout the organization.
• Obtain an understanding of the door and hardware industry, customers, and build relationships with decision makers.
• Learn how to utilize Allegion tools / resources (for example : Overtur, Dynamics CRM) to gather and maintain information on projects.
• Maintain awareness of all Allegion policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensure compliance.

What You Will Need :

• A College diploma in Advanced Architectural Technology, Architectural Technology, Construction Engineering Technology is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, influencing skills essential along with a bias for action
• Bilingual (French / English) proficiency (written, spoken) is preferred
• Ability to travel 10-25% (Domestical / International (USA))
• Ability to learn industry specific software
• Detail oriented with a high level of organization and time management skills

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if :

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.

What You’ll Get from Us :

• A commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging : making a difference and leading with purpose
• High energy, influential, cross collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching.
• Customized individual development plans and growth maps to help you unlock your full potential and career graph with Allegion.
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"