Senior Hardware Specialist
Senior Hardware Specialist
Join Us in Shaping the Collective Future
At Stantec, we thrive on collaboration—where innovation, creativity, and client needs intersect for the greater good. Every day, our work is guided by a deep understanding of society, a spirit of ingenuity, and a shared visin for progress.
With a global team of over 32,000 employees in 400 offices across six continents, Stantec is proud to be the third-largest engineering firm in North America, originally founded in Canada. Our architecture practice alone includes more than 1,000 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide.
We are currently seeking a Senior Architectural Hardware Consultant/Specialist to join our team. This role is critical in providing expert internal support and leadership on large-scale projects for clients in the private, municipal, provincial, and federal sectors—primarily in Canada and the United States.
Key Responsibilities
· You will be responsible for the following activities:
- Participate in internal and client-facing project meetings to deliver expert guidance in architectural hardware.
- Understand project-specific requirements impacting hardware selection, including:
§ Operational needs;
§ Applicable building codes and regulations;
§ Accessibility standards;
§ Fire resistance requirements;
§ Physical security needs in provided by the security specialist.
- Prepare performance-based door hardware schedules using layout plans and according to the requirements set out above;
- Collaborate closely with clients, architects, electrical engineers, and security specialists to ensure design intent is met;
- Produce, with the assistance of a drafter, door elevation diagrams, when necessary;
- Create detailed technical specifications, particularly Section 08 71 00 “Door Hardware,” in alignment with the National Master Specification (NMS) in closed coordination with the author of the other concerned divisions;
- Review product data and shop drawings for compliance with specifications and hardware schedules;
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation accessible to relevant stakeholders;
- Ensure that the project file is up-to-date and accurate, and that information is accessible to the appropriate team members;
- Contribute to costs estimates for hardware devices;
- Support construction phase services by responding to RFIs and providing clarifications as needed.
Qualifications
· DHI Certification (Door Hardware Institute) — considered an asset;
· Additional specialized training in hardware — considered an asset;
· In-depth knowledge of the architectural hardware market and product offerings;
· Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in architectural hardware specification and coordination;
· Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards;
· Fluent in English (oral and written) — required;
· Fluent in French (oral and written) — considered an asset;
· High standards of ethics, professionalism, and discretion;
- Must be eligible for federal security clearance (mandatory);
· Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
What we offer
· Permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours/week);
· Flexible telework policy and scheduling;
· Competitive salary and compensation package;
· Reimbursement of professional membership dues;
· Flexible group insurance plan;
· Group RRSP;
· Employee Stock Ownership Plan;
- Training and continuous development opportunities.
Do you recognize yourself in these challenges and in your career path? Send a message to Catherine Tatta (your LinkedIn recruiter).