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vaco; Boucherville; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift experience Level I

First aid training

Job summary

QAI Laboratories is seeking a Project Specialist II (Building Products) to review drawings for code compliance and travel to inspect manufacturing sites across Canada and the USA. The role requires knowledge of Building Codes, CSA, UL, and ASTM standards, plus strong documentation and client interaction skills.

The position offers a remote-first setup within Canada, with in-person work possible near Toronto or Burnaby.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or trades program completed.
• Experience with construction materials and practices is a benefit.
• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, Email, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Bilingual in English and French at native or near-native level.

Responsibilities

• Plan review drawings and documents to verify compliance with Building Codes and standards.
• Travel across Canada and the USA to perform inspections at manufacturing sites.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate tests/reports to ensure products meet CSA, UL, ASTM and other standards.
• Assist clients in determining applicable requirements and evaluation needed for product compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual English/French

Report writing

Public speaking

Education

Technical diploma or trades program

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Project Specialist II (Building Products)

Location

Remote (Canada) — If located within close and reasonable proximity to one of QAI’s offices (Toronto, ON or Burnaby, BC), the role would be in-office

Number of positions

1

Category

Construction Materials

Closing date

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary range

$65,000 to $80,000 annually

Contract type

Full-time

Background

Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization that serves the building, technology, and construction industries (among others) with cost-effective solutions through our in-house capabilities/services, and an established world-wide network of qualified affiliates. The QAI name and logo have become well-recognized throughout the Certification world resulting in steady growth of our Certification, Testing, and Inspection business streams.

Duties

You will perform, but not be limited to the following duties:

• Plan review drawings and documents relating to buildings to determine compliance with the relevant Building Codes and standards. Become familiar with the Building Codes of Canada, National Plumbing Code, National Gas Code, and the Canadian Electrical Code. Write concise, detailed, accurate, and objective reports Travel throughout Canada and the USA to perform inspections at manufacturing sitesPerform testing, witness testing, prepare reports, or review reports to evaluate building products to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.)Review building codes to identify building product requirements, write test plans, evaluate construction products to code requirements, and write concise evaluation reports.Assist clients with determining the applicable requirements for their products and/or the evaluation needed to validate compliance when a product is modified.Assist with the design and construction of testing jigs and test sample assemblies. Document construction methods and results of tests/inspections.Perform product inspections and product sampling at client sites which may involve travel throughout Canada and the USABecome familiar with and comply with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative reports and documents.Be able to interact effectively and professionally with customers 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

Minimum:

Have a technical diploma or completed a trades program from an accredited Institution. The following subject areas of education are beneficial: building plan reviewing, building science, plumbing/gas/electrical trades, material or mechanical engineering Previous experience with construction materials and construction practices is a benefitPossess superior MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products.Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and French at native or near-native proficiency level.

Requirements

2+ years of Project Specialist or related experience Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) license required with an ability to obtain P.Eng. within one year of hire if an EIT.Fluent in French at a Native or Near-Native proficiency level.

Key technical competence

• Practical knowledge in the areas of expertise.Able to provide technical guidance on requirements in testing, inspection, and/or certification in their relevant field of expertise.Able to evaluate necessary requirements for testing, inspection, and/or certification and develop timelines which meet the needs of the client and QAI.Able to meet expected timelines and grasps the concept of prioritization.Able to multi-task and coordinate many activities across multiple departments, teams, and locations within the organization.Able to identify conformance to test, inspection, and/or certification criteria and communicate this to clients and throughout the organization.

Additional information

• You must hold a valid driver's license.You must hold a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport, and must be able to travel to the US and international destinations.

Additional assets include

• Forklift experienceLevel I first aid or higher

Applying

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.

Equal opportunity employer

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 any discrimination or harassment.

Note

No sponsorship is available.

Compensation details

65000-80000 Yearly Salary