Codes & Compliance Technician

IKO Global; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in roofing and building materials seeks a Code and Compliance Technician. This role is pivotal in ensuring that products meet local building codes and approval requirements. You'll be at the forefront of product testing, collaborating with various departments to optimize performance and compliance. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering competitive salaries and benefits. Join a team dedicated to quality and integrity, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the industry. If you're passionate about building materials and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental and insurance plans

Matched retirement savings program

Diversity and Inclusion focus

Opportunity to work with an industry leader

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a related position.
• Strong understanding of Canadian & US Codes & Standards.
• Self-starter with the ability to develop and drive strategy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct product testing and produce detailed technical reports.
• Maintain and update the database of current code approvals.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure compliance processes.

Skills

Building Envelope

Commercial Roofing

Wall Systems

Code Compliance

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Industrial)

Degree in Building Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Reporting to the Codes and Compliance Manager, the Code and Compliance Technician ensures that IKO Commercial products and systems comply with local building codes and approval requirements for the North American market. This role involves coordinating and overseeing in-house testing to optimize the performance of IKO systems.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary

• Competitive health, dental and insurance plans

• Competitive matched retirement savings program

• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion

• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing.

When You Join Us, You Will;

• Collaborate with R&D and other departments to ensure smooth product approval and compliance processes, including preliminary testing.

• Coordinate and conduct product testing, including arranging samples for large and small-scale testing, observing tests, scheduling, and reviewing results.

• Produce detailed technical reports documenting product performance.

• Maintain and update the database of current code approvals and compliance reports for IKO products and systems.

• Ensure accessibility of approval and compliance reports to authorized personnel.

• Periodically review and update the status of product and system approvals and compliance in the database.

• Verify that IKO Commercial products and systems are manufactured in accordance with current codes and approval requirements by working with quality assurance, R&D, product management, and plant teams.

• Review brochures, bulletins, letters, technical specifications, and product labels to ensure conformance with current code approvals and compliance.

• Assist sales and marketing teams with code and compliance-related inquiries from contractors, specifiers, and engineers.

• Attend and participate in events organized by related associations to promote IKO products.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Familiarity with Building Envelope and/or Commercial Roofing and/or Wall Systems.

• 3+ years of experience in a related position

• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Industrial) or building science.

• Strong understanding of Canadian & US Codes & Standards such as ATSM, ULC, CSA, etc.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and utilize code listings to ensure compliance and create competitive advantages.

• Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook

• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization both internally and externally, strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills

• Work effectively in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment.

• Self-starter with the ability to develop and drive strategy.

• Previous experience in the building materials industry is an asset.

• Some travel is required

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.