Specification Writer – Shape Specs for Complex Projects

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited; Timmins; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Merit and profit bonus program

Health and dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP matching

Parental leave top-up

Fun Funds for activities

Job summary

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR) invites a seasoned Specification Writer to join our Project Delivery group in northern Ontario.

The role offers scope to lead specification writing, coordinate with design professionals, and advance master specifications across education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and mining projects. As a mentor-led, employee-owned practice, we value initiative, collaboration, and delivering world-class solutions that support community growth.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in construction, architectural or engineering fields.
• Strong knowledge of specification writing, contract administration, and architectural or engineering design.
• Progress toward or obtained Registered Specification Writer or Certified Specification Practitioner credentials.
• Ability to lead standardization of specifications within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit specifications for projects, ensuring compliance with standards, guidelines, and laws.
• Translate project design requirements into materials, methods, and installations.
• Develop and update Master Specifications and National Master Specification (NMS).
• Prepare specifications for education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, industrial, mining and interior design projects.
• Implement digital specification tools to streamline production.
• Develop tips and best practices to share with project teams.

Skills

Specification writing

Contract administration

Architectural design

Engineering design

NMS knowledge

Tools

National Master Specification (NMS)

Job description

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR) invites a seasoned Specification Writer to join our Project Delivery group in northern Ontario.

The role offers scope to lead specification writing, coordinate with design professionals, and advance master specifications across education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, and mining projects. As a mentor-led, employee-owned practice, we value initiative, collaboration, and delivering world-class solutions that support community growth.