QAI Job Number JOB TITLE: Technical Oversight Specialist (Building Products)
LOCATION: Toronto, ON
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
CATEGORY: Construction Materials
SALARY RANGE: $100,000 to $140,000 annually
DUTIES: You will perform, but not be limited to the following duties:
- Evaluate test reports, code evaluation reports, certification reports, calculations, and other technical data to building products to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.)
- Apply knowledge of Canadian and/or US Building Codes as part of product evaluations and reporting.
- Develop and apply evaluation criteria to assess compliance of construction products, including modified or non-standard systems, with applicable building codes and recognized standards.
- Assist clients with determining the applicable requirements for their products and/or the evaluation needed to validate compliance when a product is modified.
- Assist with the design and construction of testing jigs and test sample assemblies. Document construction methods and results of tests/inspections.
- Perform product inspections and product sampling at client sites which may involve travel throughout Canada and the USA
- Mentor and coach junior staff in technical evaluation practices and standards interpretation.
- Become familiar with and comply with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
- Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative reports and documents.
- Be able to interact effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues, as required.
- Must be willing to be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude.
- Other duties as assigned by the manager, or its designee.
QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum: - Possess Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline (Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, etc.) or equivalent experience.
- Possess the ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection projects.
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.
- Possess "Good Laboratory Practice" skills essential for testing products.
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Requirements: - Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Senior Project Engineer or equivalent experience
- Hold a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation.
- Knowledge of the Canadian and/or US building codes and referenced nationally recognized standards.
- Previous experience with construction materials and construction practices.
Key Technical Competence:- Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience.
- Able to grasp general concepts in the field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.
- Able to perform testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods.
- Seeks assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge.
- Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.
- Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Must hold a valid driver's license.
- Must hold a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport, and must be able to travel to the US and international destinations.
Additional Assets include:- Forklift experience
- Level I first aid or higher
APPLYING:QAI Laboratories offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including base salary and bonus/commissions, medical, dental, and other perks. We are committed to the long-term success of our employees.
Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter here. Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page:
qai.org/careersor reach out to the recruitment team at
[email protected].
