Technical Experts – Validation and Verification Body Accreditation Program

Standards Council of Canada | Conseil canadien des normes; Alexandria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking technical experts to enhance their validation and verification accreditation program. This role involves assessing the competence of personnel and conformity of processes in various sectors, including manufacturing and power generation. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and technical skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence and make a significant impact in the field of greenhouse gas assessments. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring compliance and fostering sustainability across industries.

Qualifications

• Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have a Work VISA.
• Demonstrate essential qualifications in the application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of validation and verification bodies (VVBs).
• Review quality management systems and personnel competency records.

Skills

Technical Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Judgment and Evaluation

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Advanced Computer Skills

Education

Relevant Technical Degree

Tools

MS Office

ICT Tools

Job description

Technical Experts – Validation and Verification Body Accreditation Program

Standards Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 4:00 a.m.

Several positions and a pool of candidates

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking technical experts to conduct validation and verification accreditation program (VVBAP) assessments, including greenhouse gas (GHG), on a contractual basis.

VVBAP technical experts play a key role in the assessment of VVBs by applying their extensive technical expertise to evaluate the competence of personnel and the conformity of processes. They conduct file reviews, interviews with VVB personnel, and witness audits to support accreditation assessments.

Key Activities

1. Work closely with the SCC Lead Assessor to determine the scope and criteria to be assessed.
2. Review customers’ quality management systems, SOPs, procedures, forms, work instructions, and job aids to assess evidence of conformity with relevant criteria.
3. Review customers’ personnel competency management systems, personnel HR records, and VVBs file records for conformity evidence.
4. Observe VVB personnel work to assess conformity to procedures via witness audits.
5. Gather objective evidence of conformances and non-conformances during assessments.
6. Report findings to the Lead Assessor and provide recommendations based on evidence.

Essential Qualifications

Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident/Work VISA for the duration of the contract.

Language Requirements

Skills

• Strong technical, analytical, and review skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Sound judgment and evaluation abilities
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, within assessment teams and with customers
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, and familiarity with ICT tools

Abilities

• Work independently with limited supervision
• Represent SCC and adhere to policies and procedures
• Meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Availability to travel within Canada and the U.S., sometimes on short notice
• Work in various industrial, commercial, and manufacturing environments

Technical Knowledge

Specify your technical sectors in your application. Sectors include:

• General, Manufacturing, Power Generation, Electric Power Transactions, Mining, Metals, Chemical Production, Oil & Gas, Waste, Agriculture & Land Use
• GHG project sectors like fuel combustion, industrial processes, land use, CCS, livestock, waste handling
• GHG Technical Sectors for SCC and VCS programs, e.g., energy, manufacturing, chemicals, construction, transport, metals, fugitive emissions, agriculture, forestry, land use, livestock
• ICAO CORSIA sectors and credit-creating actions, including understanding of related regulations and verification processes

Additional Information

Applicants must demonstrate how they meet each essential qualification; failure to do so will disqualify their application.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We ensure a barrier-free process and welcome accommodations upon request.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Standards Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada