We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a strong technical focus and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the development of technical documentation including construction specifications, to join our Toronto office.  

The ideal candidate should have well-rounded architectural experience,  excellent verbal and written communication skills, very good organizational abilities, and the capacity to multitask effectively in a busy office environment.

• Work with project teams and external specification writers in the development of project specific project manuals
• Research and document materials, products, and construction methods
• Develop detailed architectural specifications for projects
• Ensure compliance with building codes and industry standards
• Coordinate with various disciplines and integrate their requirements
• Assist in preparing bid documents and review contractor bids
• Communicate with suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors
• Keep specifications up to date with code changes and industry standards
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology or Architectural Engineering
• 5 years’ experience in the development of technical documentation including construction specifications
• Designation as a Registered Specification Writer or Certified Specification Practitioner is an advantage

We are looking for an engaged and organized Business Development Coordinator who is a self-starter with strong writing abilities to join our fast-paced Business Development team. This position is based in Toronto and will begin immediately.

• Review and analyze RFPs to ensure compliance with proposal submission requirements;
• Work with the Business Development team and Principals to develop proposal content and graphic layout;
• Plan and coordinate proposal responses e.g., initial strategy and outline, meetings, submission and debriefs;
• Write, edit and proofread proposals, ensuring Diamond Schmitt’s brand and messaging is consistent;
• Connect with engineering and consultant team members to create collaborative team documents;
• Adapt existing company information, resumes, project descriptions etc. to suit each RFP’s requirements;
• Tackle all administrative tasks, including proposal production: printing, binding, and delivery of documents;
• Responsibly source and circulate bids and related addenda;
• Effectively communicate with proposal teams and colleagues, as well as other stakeholders;
• Assist Principals and design teams in the creation of powerpoints for interviews and presentations;
• Contribute to database maintenance e.g. Filemaker, Open Asset, and the generation, collection, and sharing of related information.

• 2 – 5 years’ experience in a proposal coordination role, within the Architectural Industry is considered an asset;
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, marketing, or communications;
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite InDesign;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Are highly organized, self-motivated and resourceful;
• Demonstrate excellent communication, writing, grammar, and spelling abilities;
• Excellent proofreading skills and high attention to detail;
• Demonstrate strong graphic design skills;
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills to ensure proposal schedules are maintained and deadlines are met;
• Able to manage multiple assignments concurrently and be accountable for work performed;
• Able to identify and prioritize problems, develop solutions and deliver results;
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, under pressure and within strict timelines;
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic design focused individuals with a minimum of 5 years experience with laboratory design and 8-10 years of architectural experience to join our Toronto or Vancouver offices.  The ideal candidates will have well-rounded architectural experience and demonstrated experience in the design and documentation of complex laboratory and health care projects.  They should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, very good organizational skills, and be able to multi-task in a busy office. 

Please send your resume and portfolio to hr@dsai.ca. 

If we do not receive a portfolio, we are unable to review your application.

We thank all applicants who have applied however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Contribute to architectural design, detailing and documentation on projects in collaboration with the project architects and team members
• Meet with clients and stakeholders to design a wide range of laboratory and investigative spaces
• Plan and coordinate a variety of laboratory spaces including wet and dry labs, animal labs and
• Coordinate laboratory equipment requirements with engineering and FFE teams
• Prepare architectural models and drawings using Revit and other modeling software
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated pursuit of excellence in design
• A professional degree in Architecture
• Advanced training and work experience in REVIT
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and documentation of wet bench bioscience laboratories in a university, healthcare or pharmaceutical environment. Contract Administration experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and documentation of dry bench and analytics laboratories in a university, healthcare or pharmaceutical environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and documentation of animal care facilities would be considered an asset.
• Experience with complex room data management systems such as dRofus
• Working knowledge of current versions of AutoCAD. Experience in modeling software such as Rhino, Sketchup, 3D Max and CS Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) is considered an asset.
• Experience during the contract administration phase of a complex lab environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to undertake work in both official languages is a strong asset

We are looking for a Contract Administrator who will contribute their outstanding skills to the planning, design and furnishing of a wide variety of projects. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of architecture and a passion for design innovation and excellence. They will work closely with principals, associates and architects in a collaborative studio environment to contribute design ideas and provide direction to project teams. 

Please send your resume and portfolio to hr@dsai.ca. We thank all applicants who have applied however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diamond Schmitt Architects encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the selection process.

• Provide construction administration functions to projects, including both office functions (certificates of payments, preparation of CO’s PC’s, CD’s etc.) and field functions (attendance at site meetings, preparation of site instructions, field review reports, etc.)
• Organize, direct and manage contract administration for projects
• Implement the project as directed by, or in consultation with the project team
• Supervise the work effort on assigned projects
• Work in a collaborative team environment, primarily in construction administration with involvement as required in other aspects of design including pre tender document review
• Report to the project architect on a regular basis outlining status of job cost control and scheduling issues including general progress and time management issues

• Knowledge of Revit and Autocad an asset
• 10+ years experience required
• Mixed – use and healthcare project experience 
• Knowledge of local and provincial building codes
• Ability to undertake work in both official languages is a strong asset

We are looking for a Contract Administrator who will contribute their outstanding skills to the planning, design and furnishing of a wide variety of projects.  The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of architecture and a passion for design innovation and excellence. They will work closely with principals, associates and architects in a collaborative studio environment to contribute design ideas and provide direction to project teams. 

Please send your resume and portfolio to hr@dsai.ca. We thank all applicants who have applied however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diamond Schmitt Architects encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the selection process.

• Provide construction administration functions to projects, including both office functions (certificates of payments, preparation of CO’s PC’s, CD’s etc.) and field functions (attendance at site meetings, preparation of site instructions, field review reports, etc.)
• Organize, direct and manage contract administration for projects
• Implement the project as directed by, or in consultation with the project team
• Supervise the work effort on assigned projects
• Work in a collaborative team environment, primarily in construction administration with involvement as required in other aspects of design including pre tender document review
• Report to the project architect on a regular basis outlining status of job cost control and scheduling issues including general progress and time management issues

• Knowledge of Revit and Autocad an asset
• 10+ years experience required
• Mixed – use and healthcare project experience 
• Knowledge of local and provincial building codes
• Ability to undertake work in both official languages is a strong asset