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At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919 to more than 3,500 standards, codes, and related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia, and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects, and certifies a wide range of products—from everyday household items to leading-edge technology—to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance, and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through their work. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for a Standard Development Manager based in Toronto. The candidate will be responsible for developing Emerging Technology Standards in the space of Information Communications Technology.

In this challenging and rewarding role, you will facilitate the development of leading-edge standards solutions by enabling technical discussions and promoting consensus among key stakeholders. Keeping abreast of current market trends, you will assess and qualify new business opportunities for ICT-based standards solutions. You will identify and interact with industry experts, manufacturers, academia, researchers, scientists, and government officials involved in standard development and business activities.

CSA Group standards are developed by volunteer members through an accredited process. The standards are used by a broad base of stakeholders to enhance safety, security, and sustainability for people and businesses.

CSA’s ICT standards team manages a diverse portfolio of standards and guidelines in emerging ICT fields such as Intelligent Buildings, Smart Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Quantum, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Digital Twin, supporting national and international priorities.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify, secure, and manage business growth in new areas for standardization.
2. Facilitate the development of standards solutions by CSA Group volunteer committee members in emerging ICT fields.
3. Establish and actively manage project processes, schedules, resources (funding, personnel, membership), costs, quality, and risk.
4. Manage committee activities daily, ensuring project milestones and revenue targets are met.
5. Convene in-person and virtual committee meetings;
6. Maintain and expand relationships with external partners and clients to increase awareness and support of CSA’s ICT work.
7. Liaise with internal and external partners—including clients, management, legal, and finance—to develop proposals, contracts, and financial analyses for new projects.
8. Participate in ad-hoc internal task groups related to business or process improvements, research, etc.
9. Perform other related responsibilities.

This role emphasizes dynamic leadership, management, business development, and soft skills, including the ability to communicate complex subjects professionally.

It requires a good understanding of CSA Group processes, many mandated under accreditation by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Ensuring adherence to these processes and meeting project timelines within budget are key elements of this role.

Education and Experience:

• A technical degree in engineering or a related field; electrical/electronics or mechanical disciplines are assets.
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years in design, manufacturing, or implementation of ICT products/services.
• Knowledge of industry standards, government policies, regulations, funding programs, and industry landscape is advantageous.
• Experience working with volunteers and multi-stakeholder groups is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong product, business, and project management skills with attention to detail and process.
• Excellent relationship management, facilitation, and networking skills across diverse backgrounds.
• Proven negotiation skills in challenging situations.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication, including delivering presentations and writing technical documents, proposals, and business plans.
• Leadership, decision-making, and self-motivation skills.
• Adaptability, resilience, and team-building abilities.
• Proficiency with computer software (word processing, presentation, project planning, spreadsheets).
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Travel: Some travel required. Candidates proficient in French will be given special consideration.