Certification Specialist

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

Job Title:

Certification Specialist Delivers product certification programs requiring interpretation of standards, processes and procedures. Makes technical decisions based on a high degree of knowledge, training and professional experience to maintain the integrity of CSA’s global certification programs. Can act as a backup for the management of activities such as (but not limited to): technical support, staff training, participation in assigned Standard committees, answering technical questions.
Working Relationships

• Reports to Product Group Manager (PGM) or Team Leader or Assistant Operations Manager
• Performs mentoring duties to more junior staff, i.e. Lab Tech’s, Certifier Levels I & II reviewing evaluations, findings letters, client communication (where appropriate) and acceptance of project work as a mentor
• Internal & External clients / customers

Dimensions

• May lead small teams on special projects as identified by management
• As requested by Manager, may provide input regarding the performance of Technicians or junior Certifiers

Principle

Duties & Responsibilities PERFORMANCE

• Efficiently manages certification projects concurrently and ensures completion within time frames and cost deadlines in order to generate specified revenue targets. Evaluates products against requirements of national / international standards and precedent decisions. Makes technical decisions.
• Handles a wide spectrum of projects including those that are complex generating high revenue levels.
• Able to consistently maintain very high productivity while managing multiple projects with on-time and on-budget performance.
• Actively looks for efficiencies (continual improvement) and can demonstrate changes made to laboratory operations that have delivered productivity gains year on year.
• Identifies and seeks approval for the development of new or improved evaluation processes, standards interpretations and forms & templates. Identifies and seeks approval for the development of new or improved test facilities, including laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Reviews test data, reports and authorizes application of CSA Mark. Prepares and / or signs Certification Reports and Certificates of Compliance.
• Participates in CSA Technical Network, Technical Panel as required and may support international standards development. Considered a technical authority both inside CSA and across industry as evidenced by participation in technical committees, authoring technical papers, etc.
• Represents CSA Group at Public functions.
• Provides formal internal and external technical presentations.
• Supports team in audit processes.
• Conducts manufacturer’s facility assessment for CPC and SMT / SMTC programs.
• Conducts construction evaluation, ensuring the unit complies with the construction section of the standard; identifies rationale for compliance or non-compliance.
• Collaborates with Lab Technician to…