Technical Oversight Specialist

QAI Laboratories Ltd. • Vaughan, ON

59d • CA$100,000 - CA$140,000

About The Position

Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization that serves the building, technology, and construction industries (among others) with cost-effective solutions through our in-house capabilities/services, and an established world-wide network of qualified affiliates.  The QAI name and logo have become well-recognized throughout the Certification world resulting in steady growth of our Certification, Testing, and Inspection business streams.

Currently, we are looking for a Technical Oversight Specialist to join our growing Building Products team and support future expansion.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience
• Level I first aid or higher

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level