Tech Tester - Running Shoes

Are You Passionate About Running and Running Shoes?

Join the World's Best Product Review Company as a Tech Tester - Running Shoes and help us shape the future of running shoes! Are you an advanced runner who thrives on pushing the limits? Do you have a passion for evaluating the latest running gear to enhance performance? This is your chance to make a real impact. As a Tech Tester - Running Shoes, you’ll dive deep into the latest running footwear, providing standardized way of testing that will help runners make informed decisions. Your expertise and passion will be crucial in setting new standards in the industry.

Overview of what we offer: 

• Very competitive salaries
• Flexible schedule
• Fully paid collective insurance benefits
• RRSP employer contribution
• Fitness reimbursement contribution  
• Commute benefit contribution  
• Employee referral program  
• Culture of fun and get-together
• When working at the office, beverages are on us!  

Your role  

• Collaborate with test designers to help develop testing methodologies using your comprehensive running experience and thorough analysis of running footwear
• Play with and test the latest running shoes, ensuring every feature is thoroughly examined
• Analyze test results to verify quality and performance and extrapolate how this impact real-world usage
• Investigate performance issues and find solutions
• Record detailed test results and maintain accurate documentation
• Recheck results as methodologies are updated or in response to user questions
• Other duties as assigned 

What personality we are looking for 

• You love to run and understand the performance aspects of athletic footwear; You must be able to understand, describe and differentiate running shoes
• You enjoy researching and comparing products, often spending weeks analyzing before making a purchase
• You take pride in helping others find the best products to suit their needs
• You embrace continuous learning and stay updated on new athletic footwear
• Your methodical approach ensures thorough and accurate testing

Qualification/Experience  

• Background in selecting running equipment and participating in running events
  • Advanced Runner (F):
    
    • 5k: <23:30min
    • 10k: <52min
    • 21k: <1h52min
  • Advanced Runner (M):
    • 5k: <20min
    • 10k: <45min
    • 21k: <1h45min
• Proficient in English
• Experience in materials science or a technical background in exercise science (kinesiology) is an asset

*We're open to hiring either an entry-level candidate, or one with more experience as follows:

Tester I
Entry level position, but other levels can be achieved within two years of employment
Salary range: $52-$57K

• You are a hobbyist for running shoes
• You are looking to learn on how to test products and grow into Level II
• You have basic understanding on how running shoes are tested

Tester II
Note: Further advancement exists beyond this role.
Salary range: $65-$87K

• You are involved in running shoe hobbyist communities
• You have deeper understanding on how running shoes are tested and have performed such tests before
• You have relevant work experience

Senior
Salary range: $78-105K

• You are a recognized voice in running shoes hobbyist communities
• You are a specialist on running shoe testing and can collaborate on creating or improving testing methodology
• You can draw deep understanding from product testing data
• You have leadership/management experience

Does this position interest you?    

If you're ready to combine your love for running with a rewarding career in product testing, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join our team of passionate experts!

Disclaimer:

For Quebec candidates: It is important to note that proficiency in English is required due to the international reach of our company, and the need to interact with users, suppliers, customers, etc., outside Quebec. We thank you for your understanding.

RTINGS is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.