Project Specialist

Background
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.

Q AI Job Number : QAI-BBY-PROSP
- JOB TITLE: Project Specialist
LOCATION: Burnaby, BC
CATEGORY: Building Products
SALARY: $65,000 - $80,000 annually
NUMBER OF POSITIONS : 1
CLOSING DATE :
Open until filled
Background
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 Project Specialist to join our growing Building Products team and support future expansion.
DUTIES :
You will perform, but not be limited to the following duties:

• Plan review drawings and documents relating to buildings to determine compliance with the relevant Building Codes and standards.
• Become familiar with the Building Codes of Canada, National Plumbing Code, National Gas Code, and the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Write concise, detailed, accurate, and objective reports
• Travel throughout Canada and the USA to perform inspections at manufacturing sites
• Perform testing, witness testing, prepare reports, or review reports to evaluate building products to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.)
• Review building codes to identify building product requirements, write test plans, evaluate construction products to code requirements, and write concise evaluation reports.
• 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
• 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.

• Have a technical diploma or completed a trades program from an accredited Institution. The following subject areas of education are beneficial: building plan reviewing, building science, plumbing/gas/electrical trades, material or mechanical engineering
• Previous experience with construction materials and construction practices is a benefit
• Possess superior MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.
• Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in English, the ability to communicate in French will be highly regarded.

• 2+ years of Project Specialist or related experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) license required with an ability to obtain P.Eng. within one year of hire if an EIT.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in both French and English

• Practical knowledge in the areas of expertise.
• Able to provide technical guidance on requirements in testing, inspection,…