Regional Specifications Leader, Canada

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Specifications Leader to drive specification goals and maintain standards across Canada. This pivotal role involves developing new products and systems while fostering a collaborative environment. You will lead a team, providing education on best practices and ensuring quality control in project specifications. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values your authentic contributions and innovative ideas. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong leadership and communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to thrive in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in specification writing and project management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drive specification goals and maintain Canadian Master Specifications.
• Train and mentor staff in specification writing and best practices.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Regional Specifications Leader, Canada - ( 183162 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Regional Specifications Leader for Canada we'll count on you to:

• Determine, contribute to, and drive specification goals.
• Help establish and maintain Canadian Master Specifications for use on corporate level and modify master sections as construction industry changes.
• Discover, create, develop, and implement new products, systems, and components.
• Gather and promote actions for lessons learned and project experiences.
• Assist in hiring and training regional full-time spec writing and support staff.
• Provide education to staff about best practices, products, and specifications.
• Train, mentor, and encourage staff in developing spec writing proficiency and convey the importance of the specifications in concert with the delivery models.
• Gather critical information about office and regional specification needs, issues, and activities.
• Elevate relevant information firmwide and to the Architectural Business Group (ABG) as needed.
• Foster collegial sharing of information about specification initiatives and other beneficial activities.
• Communicate specification developments and updates to regional users.
• Provide feedback on regional needs to Specifications Team.
• Contribute information and materials to SharePoint and Teams portal.
• Supervise and support local Specification Writers and support staff in their region.
• Provide specification support for regional users (i.e. in-depth technical & product support, regional codes and standards, etc.).
• Assist with quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Liaison for project engagement with software platforms for design, planning, analytics, sustainability, equipment, etc.
• Provide consistency in the delivery of our project specifications.
• Prepare specifications for technical projects through all phases and packages while ensuring compatibility with drawings and/or technical conditions.
• Reinforce established practices by action on large projects and mentoring other projects.
• Assist with project contract language, proposals, project digital teams.
• Recommend materials, procedures and technical specification requirements and contents.
• Assist project leadership aligning user skillsets with project requirements.
• Write technical specifications in compliance with project requirements, acceptable standards and existing laws, rules and regulations and codes.
• Exhibit the utmost in professionalism, outstanding communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrate diligence, attention to detail and an overall positive attitude when meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Specifications Canada:CSP, RSW preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Collaborative and teaming skills.
• Able to maintain a high profile in the team environment.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of CSI/CSC principles and construction materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting

Job Posting: Jan 13, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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