Senior Manager of Standards & Business Sections

Electro-Federation Canada (EFC); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industry association in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager of Standards & Business Sections to develop consensus positions on installation codes and standards. This full-time hybrid role requires management of key business sections and collaboration with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering, project management skills, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with energy efficient solutions is an asset.
• Basic technical knowledge of electrical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage EFC’s business sections including administration and project management.
• Represent EFC members on strategic standardization committees.
• Lead industry responses on Canadian installation codes and standards.
• Collaborate with departments for market intelligence and member engagement.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

Senior Manager of Standards & Business Sections

Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is a national, not-for-profit association representing the electrical and automation industries, contributing to Canada's net zero future, intelligent buildings, smart infrastructure, and Industry 4.0. EFC’s 260 member companies include manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers' representatives, and field service organizations. These activities generate over $15B in output and support more than 100,000 jobs across Canada. EFC has been recognized as one of Canada's ‘Great Places to Work’ for four consecutive years.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Manager of Standards & Business Sections to collaborate with EFC’s manufacturer members on developing industry positions regarding Canadian installation codes, electrical product standards, and related business topics. This hybrid role is based at our head office in Toronto, Ontario, with some travel required.

The role involves managing various business sections focused on specific product categories, influencing industry standards and codes, and contributing to climate change initiatives relevant to these categories. The senior manager will participate in technical committees related to standards development, the CE Code, and electrical safety, and will work with marketing and statistics departments on communications and market intelligence.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing EFC’s business sections, including administration, meetings, coordination, facilitation, and project management.
2. Representing EFC members on third-party standardization committees (CSA, SCC, ISED, etc.) and with industry stakeholders.
3. Leading industry responses on proposals related to Canadian installation codes and electrical standards.
4. Collaborating with the statistics department for market intelligence requests.
5. Engaging with the membership department for member engagement and section recruitment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist.
• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical details effectively.
• Robust project management skills and the ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Proven ability to develop consensus as a facilitator.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with energy-efficient solutions is an asset.
• Basic electrical concepts knowledge; experience with CE Code or standards development is an asset.
• Self-motivated, curious, analytical, resourceful, and proactive.
• Results-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Collaborative, open-minded, flexible team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Job Details:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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