Inspector, Engineering, Electrical Engineering

QAI Job Number: QAI-INSPELE-

Job Title: Inspector - ELE

Location: Burnaby, BC

Number of Positions: 1

Category: Special Inspections

Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 per year

Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI Laboratories Ltd. (QAI) is a multinational professional certification body, test laboratory, and inspection agency with offices throughout North America and Asia. QAI seeks a motivated and hard‑working Inspector to support the Electrical Product Safety Department at its Burnaby, BC location. The ideal candidate will have experience in product testing laboratories and field inspections, be open to travel within Canada (primarily BC and Alberta), and be flexible with overtime as needed.

• Performs inspections to CSA and NFPA Standards as required by product division.
• Maintains a high level of technical competence in the field of inspection & testing.
• Manages day‑to‑day activities with respect to scheduling and reporting.
• Schedules and coordinates directly with clients.
• Explains technical requirements and findings to clients.
• Conducts testing of various electrical products to nationally recognized electrical safety standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.).
• Conducts supervised and/or unsupervised testing, data analysis, and test report preparation.
• Builds test fixtures and assemblies.
• Executes provided work instructions.
• Assists Project Managers as assigned.
• Maintains organization and calculates the inventory.
• Familiarizes with CSA and other standards; implements standards in product certification, testing, and inspection programs.
• Familiarizes with QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
• Provides technical support to the QAI sales team when requested.
• Produces written and verbal reports to clients and management.
• Understands and follows the QAI quality management system requirements and QAI policies.
• Is willing, able, and interested in learning and growing within the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the manager or its designee.

• Technical diploma in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in the evaluation and testing of electrical products; familiarity with CEC Part 1, Part 2 and NEC requirements.
• External training or certification such as courses in the CEC, NEC, UL 508, NFPA 791, CSA SPE-1000, CSA SPE-3000, and other electrical courses (grounding/bonding, wiring, power supplies, electrical safety).
• Familiarity with standard Microsoft Office software and good written and oral communication skills.
• Safe working practices with tools associated with electrical labs.
• Ability to grasp general concepts in the field of testing and apply them to specific test methods.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office software; strong written and oral skills.
• Ability to read, understand, explain and interpret technical standards in English.
• Ability to accept instructions and follow directions.
• Ability to multi‑task multiple test programs efficiently and accurately.
• Detail oriented.
• Capability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Ability or willingness to operate or be qualified as a forklift operator.
• Sense of ownership and responsibility for assigned projects.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new areas of testing.

• Experience in an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
• Experience in the testing, inspection and certification industry.
• Knowledge of common CSA, UL, IEC, etc. test methods for electrical products.
• Experience working with diverse teams of engineers, operations, sales and marketing.
• Flexibility in work schedule and willingness to work overtime as needed.

• Demonstrates sound professional judgement in the applicable field of inspection.
• Conducts inspections safely, adhering to good safety practices and all applicable safety rules and guidelines.
• Maintains high expertise and knowledge in electrical equipment evaluations.
• Applies knowledge of applicable standards and codes for electrical products in specific situations and products.
• Extensive long‑term experience in…