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Specification Writer in Construction Research and National Master Construction Specification National Research Council Canada in Canada

Degree Level

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Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

This is a continuing staff position at the National Research Council Canada with salary from $83,435 to $107,838 per annum. A bilingualism bonus of $800 per year is available for those meeting language requirements. Benefits include pension, health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and other employee supports. Relocation assistance may be provided according to NRC directives.

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

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Canada

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National Research Council Canada

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Building Science
Environmental Sustainability
Architectural Engineering
Climate Resilience
Technical Writing

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Specification Writer, NMS at the National Research Council Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

This is a continuing professional position in the Construction Research Centre’s NMS team, supporting the development, enhancement, and publication of Canada’s National Master Construction Specification (NMS). The role is centered on construction specifications, building science, architectural/civil engineering, construction documentation, quality assurance, and technical publication workflows.

The successful candidate will write, edit, and review master specifications; collaborate with technical advisors, editors, translators, and administrators; maintain consistency with MasterFormat, UniFormat, and SectionFormat; analyze feedback from users and stakeholders; and contribute to new documents related to emerging best practices, climate resiliency, and sustainability. The work also includes metadata management, content validation, and data entry into an XML database.

Eligibility highlights: diploma or degree in Architectural/Civil, Building Science Technology, or a related field; significant experience in specification writing and review; knowledge of construction specification formats; and strong English skills, with bilingual BBB/BBB preferred. Reliability Status is required. Assets include professional specification certifications, contract administration experience, digital collaboration tools, and sustainability certification experience such as LEED or WELL.

Funding/compensation: salary from $83,435 to $107,838 per year, plus an $800 bilingualism bonus for those meeting language requirements. NRC benefits include pension, health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and possible relocation assistance.

Deadline: 17 September 2026 at 23:59 Eastern Time.

How to apply: Submit your application through the NRC recruitment portal. Include a résumé and a detailed covering letter explaining how you meet each requirement, with concrete examples. Include citizenship information and use requisition number 25540 if contacting the hiring team.

Funding details

This is a continuing staff position at the National Research Council Canada with salary from $83,435 to $107,838 per annum. A bilingualism bonus of $800 per year is available for those meeting language requirements. Benefits include pension, health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and other employee supports. Relocation assistance may be provided according to NRC directives.

What's required

Diploma or degree in Architectural/Civil, Building Science Technology, or a related field. Significant experience writing, editing, and reviewing construction specifications is required. Demonstrated knowledge of MasterFormat, UniFormat, and SectionFormat is required. Experience coordinating interdisciplinary input from architects, engineers, and technical specialists is required. Assets include certification as RSW, CCCA, CSP, CCS, or CDT; experience with master construction specifications; construction contract administration; digital collaboration tools and content management systems; and sustainable design or construction sustainability certification programs such as LEED or WELL. English is required, with bilingual BBB/BBB preferred. Reliability Status is required, and Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is preferred.

How to apply

Apply through the NRC recruitment portal using the View or Apply link. Include a résumé and a detailed covering letter showing how you meet the education, experience, and language requirements, and include citizenship information. Use requisition number 25540 in any questions.

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