Building Products Testing Technician

Socket.dev; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

QAI Laboratories, based in Toronto, ON, is seeking a Technician I - Technician II to support the Building Products department. You will prepare samples, operate lab equipment, and document outcomes in reports for CSA, UL, and ASTM standards.

The ideal candidate holds a technical diploma with 1–3 years of lab testing experience, good communication skills, and willingness to travel across Canada and the USA. Salary ranges from CAD 50,000 to CAD 60,000 per year with benefits.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in engineering testing environment.
• Ability to read and apply technical standards (CSA/UL/ASTM).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up building product samples for testing according to procedures and standards.
• Operates lab equipment to measure physical properties and documents results.
• Write concise test reports and review evaluations for accuracy.
• Travel within Canada and the USA as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical standards knowledge

Technical report writing

Education

Technical Diploma in engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Email

Job description

QAI JOB NUMBER: QAI-TOR-TECH-09182026

JOB TITLE: Technician I - Technician II

LOCATION: Toronto, ON

CATEGORY: Building Products

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $60,000 CAD 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 serving the building, technology, and construction industries, among others. We provide cost‑effective solutions through our in‑house capabilities and a global network of qualified affiliates. The QAI name and logo have become well recognized throughout the Certification world, driving steady growth across our business streams.

QAI has an exciting career opportunity with the Building Products department. We are currently looking for a Junior to Senior Testing Technicianto join our Toronto, ON location. Our ideal candidate would be someone who has a technical diploma with four years of experience or more, working in a structural or construction laboratory testing environment in the testing, inspection, and certification industry, with knowledge of common ASTM, UL and CSA test methods relating to building products.

Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed, is ideal.

DUTIES

The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to, the following:

• Prepare and set up building product samples for testing, following drawings, and test procedures to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.).
• Build test fixtures, frames, boxes, and other test setups needed to conduct the testing.
• Operate laboratory test equipment and instruments used to measure heat, moisture, air movement, temperature, and other physical properties. Build test bucks for windows and doors and document results of tests, inspections and evaluations.
• Perform physical testing of fenestration products (windows, doors, and skylights) to determine environmental performance of these products:
  • Insulation materials
  • Building envelope materials
  • Guardrail systems
  • Windows and doors
  • Steel panel products
  • Structural panels
• Become familiar with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
• Be able to travel throughout Canada and the USA as business dictates.
• Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative test reports, and documents.
• Perform factory inspections at remote client sites.
• Be able to interact effectively and professionally with customer 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will:

• Possess Technical Diploma in a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Preferably 1-3 years related experience in a structural or construction laboratory testing environment in the testing, inspection, and certification industry
• Knowledge of US and Canada building codes and referenced nationally recognized safety standards is a plus.
• Possess the ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection.
• Possess superior MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.
• Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable with flexible work schedule and working overtime, if needed, is ideal.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Maintains a level of technical competence in the specified field of testing.
• Maintains a level of technical competence in the field of testing to ensure validity of test results.
• Conducts supervised and/or unsupervised testing, data analysis and test report preparation.
• Scope of technical authority shall be limited by the level of authorization as shown in the competency matrix.
• Assists the Project Manager, Engineer, or Operations/Division Manager in the supervision of testing, data analysis and test report preparation.
• Cooperates well with others and acts professionally

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Candidate must hold a valid driver's license
• Forklift License preferred

ADDITIONAL ASSETS include:

• Previous experience with construction materials and building code compliance practices in the US and Canada

QAI Laboratories offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including base salary and bonus/commissions, medical, dental, and other perks. We are committed to the long-term success of our employees.

Join our Team! Learn, Develop, Grow!

At QAI, you will have the opportunity to put your aptitude, experience, knowledge, and desire to learn to the test. We make a difference in people’s lives through the work we do as a top-notch Product Testing, Certification, and Inspection body, whilst providing rewarding careers for our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

QAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

Note: No sponsorship is available.