Job Description

Employment Status: Regular

Time Type: Full time

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU
At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It\'s been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people\'s lives through the work that we do. We\'re looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:
PERFORMANCE \xc2\xa7 Independently manages certification projects concurrently ensuring compliance with all applicable safety requirements achieving completion within time frames and cost deadlines. Evaluates products against requirements of the national / international standards and precedent decisions. \xc2\xa7 Handles a wide spectrum of projects including those that are complex generating high revenue levels \xc2\xa7 Delivers assigned projects / tests within agreed timescales the majority of the time \xc2\xa7 Demonstrates the ability to accurately manage project costs within the agreed budget \xc2\xa7 Able to maintain good productivity in line with company expectations \xc2\xa7 Demonstrates technical competence to review the work of others per divisional quality documents \xc2\xa7 Demonstrates technical competence to perform witness testing per divisional quality documents. \xc2\xa7 Demonstrates technical competence in 2 or more product qualification competencies \xc2\xa7 Reviews test data and reports and authorizes application of the CSA Mark. Prepares and / or signs Certification Reports and Certificates of Compliance. \xc2\xa7 Provides client with assistance in solving problems / failures without divulging proprietary information. \xc2\xa7 Keeps the Product Group Manager or Team Leader or Assistant Operations Manager informed of project status as required, pointing out
major problems and non-compliance. \xc2\xa7 Performs other duties as assigned by the Product Group Manager or Team Leader or Assistant Operation Manager. \xc2\xa7 Evaluates and qualifies companies in the administration of Certification Programs. Reviews customer test methods and systems; reviews new / old product designs and all applicable documentation. Ensures all test equipment and quality procedures are within guidelines. Provides technical briefings on new and existing requirements. Authorizes application and / or removal of the CSA Mark. \xc2\xa7 The qualified Certifier is accountable for including the Technical Advisor or Certification Specialist in product / technical discussions that are unique to CSA or to the experience of the individual. This aids the Technical Advisor and Certification Specialist to further advance consistency of practices and to provide guidance at the front-end of the process. \xc2\xa7 Provides technical information service to external and internal customers including those forwarded by the Client Service Center. Liaises with customer in design stage to ensure requirements of national / international standards are met without compromising confidentiality. CUSTOMER \xc2\xa7 Works with sales to support current clients and develop new client opportunities to support growth \xc2\xa7 Prepares project quotations for cost and time. Classifies product by use, environment and function. Determines applicable requirements / test / standards. Determines sample requirements and method / location for testing / evaluation best suited to customers\xe2\x80\x99 needs. \xc2\xa7 Provides client feedback to Managers, Team Leader or Sales representatives, as appropriate. \xc2\xa7 Explains the different product certifications programs available to clients and the requirements for control of production. TESTING \xc2\xa7 Performs within established DQD guidelines. \xc2\xa7 Prepares Test Lab Work Orders and Special Testing Documentation that includes details regarding applicable sections of relevant standards, test sample plan, data collection methods and tables, Job Hazard Analysis, and any other instructions. \xc2\xa7 Provides necessary guidance to Lab Technicians to ensure proper application of requirements and data collections methods are in line. \xc2\xa7 Able to demonstrate experience of performing common testing within CSA laboratories \xc2\xa7 Makes field trips and witnesses test work at manufacturer\'s facilities as required. \xc2\xa7 Has a good knowledge of the clauses and tests within the standards they support and can demonstrate application across multiple product types.
\xc2\xa7 Demonstrates the ability to compile evaluation record, data and summary test results into forms, templates and checklists without the need for supervision. \xc2\xa7 Demonstrates the ability to correctly interpret the results from the tests with only minimal guidance and supervision SELF DEVELOPMENT \xc2\xa7 The Certifier II is subject to internal audits for compliance and competence. \xc2\xa7 Participates in CSA Group Continuous Improvement and Innovation projects. \xc2\xa7 Makes recommendations on new programs / equipment to expand core capabilities. \xc2\xa7 Generates ideas to improve laboratory safety. \xc2\xa7 Becomes fully knowledgeable in all national / international standards through research of standards, documentation, bulletins and technical articles in area of specialty. Recommends revisions to ensure technical consistency to resolve issues of pertinent practices, processes and precedents. \xc2\xa7 Can explain to others the standards they are competent in \xc2\xa7 Performs other duties as assigned by the PGM, Team Leader, or Manager.
\xc2\xa7 Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Engineering with likely 3 years of job related experience or \xc2\xa7 Certified Engineering Technologist, or equivalent industry experience with likely 3 years of related experience \xc2\xa7 Knowledge of CSA, UL and IEC Standards \xc2\xa7 Variety of testing procedures \xc2\xa7 Knowledge of CSA programs and services \xc2\xa7 Demonstrate the ability to confidently and clearly communicate, explain findings, test results and technical decisions to others, including customers and other engineers. \xc2\xa7 High level of interpersonal and communication skills; customer service skills \xc2\xa7 Strong problem-solving ability; detail oriented \xc2\xa7 Strong organizational, time and project management skills \xc2\xa7 Able to work unsupervised, in a team-based work environment \xc2\xa7 Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office) \xc2\xa7 Technical report writing \xc2\xa7 Use of various lab equipment, instruments and tools