Electrical Inspector

QAI Laboratories; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A product testing and inspection organization in Toronto is seeking an experienced Inspector to support its Electrical Product Safety Department. The ideal candidate will perform inspections, manage client communications, and ensure compliance with CSA and UL standards. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and related experience is required, along with proficiency in reporting. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in inspection.
• Familiarity with testing standards (CSA, UL, IEC).
• Valid ON driver's license and passport required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to CSA and NFPA standards.
• Conduct internal and external audits for various programs.
• Create and review technical test reports.

Skills

Field inspection experience

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Knowledge of CSA / UL standards

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Electrical technologist diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

QAI is currently seeking an experienced Inspector to support the Electrical Product Safety Department at our Toronto, ON location. Our ideal candidate would be very motivated and likes to be hands on, interested in doing field inspection and working in a product testing laboratory. The ideal candidate would be someone with electrical product testing and inspection background who would be open to travel in Canada (mostly ON but not limited to other provinces or / and countries based on demand and projects scopes).

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections to CSA and NFPA Standards as required by product division.
• Maintains a high level of technical competence in the field of inspection & testing.
• Manages day-to-day activities with respect to scheduling and reporting.
• Performs inspections and field evaluations at remote client sites.
• Schedules and coordinates directly with clients.
• Ability to explain technical requirements and findings to the clients.
• Performs testing and evaluation of various electrical products to nationally recognized electrical safety standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.).
• Experience in CSA and / UL and IEC standards.
• Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative test reports, and documents.
• Independently completing projects of evolving complexity; issues, edits, and reviews certification reports, and other related documents.
• Expert in the key standards and technology for the area of specialization i.e. can train others on requirements and confident in technical audits.
• Independently conducts internal and external audits (ISO 17065, 17025, 17020) for various programs. Able to be a liaison for audits.
• Provides sales support for projects of all complexity, actively quoting and leading client meetings.
• Effectively / efficiently deals with multiple projects, conflicting timelines, and changing priorities.
• Effectively resolves technical issues to determine the appropriate interpretation of technical requirements; produces necessary documentation.
• Become familiar with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
• Ensure work complies with the QAI quality system.
• Maintains good housekeeping, taking care of safety and always using PPE.
• Actively mentors and coaches junior staff as a regular part of their role.
• Maintains effective communication with internal staff and clients (willingness to travel as needed).
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an electrical technologist diploma, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of directly related experience.
• Experience evaluating and testing IT / Hi-Tech, lighting, industrial, medical products. Experience with hazardous location products would be an asset.
• Ability to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.
• Experience performing inspections and field evaluations.
• 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.
• Preferred: Experience working at an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
• Experience working in the testing, inspection and certification industry.
• Knowledge of common CSA, UL, IEC, etc. test methods relating to electrical products.
• Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed.

Additional Information

• Candidates must hold a valid ON driver's license.
• Candidates 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.

Key Technical Competence

• Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience.
• Able to grasp general concepts in the field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.
• Able to perform testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods.
• Seek assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge.
• Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.
• Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.

Why QAI

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.

Applying

QAI Laboratories offers competitive compensation and benefits package. We are committed to the long-term success of our employees.

Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter at [e-mail]. Applications will only be accepted when emailed in MS Word or PDF format and must have a job-specific cover letter. Please be sure to include the QAI job number in the subject line of your communication.

Check our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/join-our-team/.

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.