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:
- Coordinates and delegates between CSA Group regional offices, GMA Toronto and regional offices, as required, to accomplish project objectives. Responds to customer inquiries on national certification and related technical and regulatory requirements.
- Responds to customer inquiries for information on national certification for international customers (i.e. China Compulsory Certification Mark / CCC Mark and any other China national requirements for China, other countries can be specified differently) and approvals concerning products to be imported to the country. These inquiries can be related to technical as well as regulatory requirements.
- Liaison of national certification on partner relationship and technical update.
- Ensures that the goals of each project meet customer needs and are accomplished within the prescribed time frame, funding parameters and regulatory requirements. Activities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Identification of project scope and estimated cost, lead time and applicable national government procedure;
- Identify applicable safety standards for national approval;
- Identify regulatory codes and laws for national approval;
- Provide engineering inputs to testing facilities for product testing (i.e. specify tests to be performed);
- Arrange alternative testing services with Domestic Partners and other organizations to complete projects when it makes more sense to be done elsewhere;
- Customize engineering projects/reports to meet local requirements;
- Assign project tasks to certification engineers for review of non-CSA test reports. Assignment can also include additional testing of client’s products;
- Review engineering reports for completeness;
- Ensure all applicable forms are completed properly;
- Ensures project cost and obligations are met.
- Keeps up-to-date on national certification requirements. Researches and gathers information and updates on national technical requirements, government regulations, administrative guidelines and working practices and forms for national approvals. Provides relevant information to be compiled and maintained in the controlled GMA. Informs and directs internal staff on national deviations and country specific Safety Standards and requirements associated with the preparation of engineering reports utilizing GMA’s global news / technical update structure to internal and external.
- Provides point of Contact for CSA customers for national approval; cooperates internally with GMA Toronto for national certification service offering to avoid internal conflicts.
Coordinates between GMA Toronto and GMA regional offices to deliver one-stop service to local customers for other countries.
- Bachelor or College degree, preferably in Engineering and/or Business or other equivalent
- 3-4 years industry experience and preferably 2 years’ experience with national certification process and compliance work
- Project management skill
- Microsoft office suite proficiency is required
- Strong organization, creativity and project management skills to plan for projects, events and conferences.
Problem resolution skills, to deliver high quality and timely services
CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require accommodation in the interview process.
What We Do
At CSA Group, we excel in addressing emerging, complex issues and technologies. CSA Group is comprised of two organizations: Standards Development and Testing, Inspection, & Certification.
Not-for-Profit Standards Development:
The mission of CSA Group’s Standard Development organization is to enhance the lives of Canadians through the advancement of standards in the public and private sectors. We are a leader in standards research, development, education, and advocacy. The technical and management standards developed with our 10,000 members improve safety, health, the environment, and economic efficiency in Canada and beyond.
Global Testing, Inspection and Certification:
CSA Group’s global commercial subsidiaries generate funding for continued standards research and development in support of our mission. Our commercial subsidiaries provide expert testing, inspection, and certification services that enable manufacturers to demonstrate that their products are in compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operating performance standards for markets around the world. We offer deep expertise and industry-leading service delivery across a wide range of current and emerging technologies.
To learn more about CSA Group, please visit our corporate website listed in Company Details below.
