QAI Job Number: QAI-CORP-QLTYMNGR- JOB TITLE: Quality Manager LOCATION: All QAI Locales - Canada & US NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CATEGORY: Quality, Safety, and Customer Experience NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled BACKGROUND: QAI laboratories is a testing, inspection and certification organization providing services to manufacturers of Electrical Products, Building Products, Vehicles, Factory Built Structures and other regulated products. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. DUTIES: You will report to the Director of Quality, Safety and Customer Experience or his designee. As we discussed, your responsibilities will include the following: Acts as the deputy for the Director of Quality, Safety, and Customer Experience Assists in matters of QAI's accreditation and safety regulatory compliance. Represent QAI during external audits from various accreditation bodies or partners companies. Work with employees to close Corrective Action Requests (CARs). Prepare and submit documentation to accreditors to close CARs. Track status of CARs from internal and external audits, complaints, etc. Ensure deadlines are met. Assist with accreditation scope expansion initiatives Perform internal audits of local areas of the QMS and assists the Director in performing internal audits throughout the organization. Identify areas of improvement in the local Quality System and recommend measures to carry out improvements. Identify training needs in relation to the QMS and report these to the Director. Assist the Director in developing training plans for the QMS and implement the training as necessary. May prepare controlled documents for the QMS following QAI's processes. Revise controlled documents as directed by the Director May help to oversee the calibration program for different laboratory sites. May perform reviews of specific processes and implement improvement processes. Assist with the adoption of QAI QMS in locations as designated by the Director Offer process improvement ideas and assist with carrying out process improvement and automation initiatives. The position may involve supervising or mentoring quality supervisors. Responsible for identifying risks and opportunities and working with the Director to plan and develop actions. Help develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and track necessary data. Assist the Director in the development of health and safety policies and procedures May learn the technical requirements of various QAI business streams in order to provide added support. Other duties as may be required by the business from time to time. QUALIFICATION: The successful candidate will have: Should have a technical diploma in an Engineering discipline or equivalent and At least 10 years of relevant experience in conformity assessment or equivalent. Should have a sound background in quality management and quality standards such as ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO 9001 or equivalent. Must be familiar with standard Microsoft Office software Must have good written and oral skills. Key Technical Competence: Ability to read and comprehend accreditation standards and requirements. Ability to create, implement and maintain Quality Management System/Health Management System policies, procedures, and work instructions, to meet the requirements of ISO 17025, ISO 17020, and ISO 17065 and other regulatory needs. Ability to identify best practices and able to implement and enforce these practices throughout the organization. Possesses adequate knowledge of the testing, inspection, and certification processes to audit these processes, and identify areas of improvement. Able to communicate ideas and innovations for improvements to the QAI QMS. 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. Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter here. Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careers or reach out to the recruitment team at . 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. PI3d8b08df5-
QAI Job Number: QAI-BBY-SSINS- JOB TITLE: Shake & Shingle Inspector & Millwright Technician LOCATION: Burnaby, BC NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CATEGORY: Inspections/Technician CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled BACKGROUND: Founded in 1994 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI Laboratories Ltd. (QAI) is a multi-national professional certification body, test laboratory, and inspection agency with offices throughout North America and Asia. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. We are looking for a talented, hardworking, dedicated person to join our growing team and support the future expansion of the business. We are looking for a Shake & Shingle Inspector and Millwright Technician to support the Inspection Department at our Burnaby, BC location. The shake & shingle inspection portion is expected to take 1.5-2 days per week and the other 3-3.5 days per week would be spent in the Burnaby lab assisting with building and maintaining test equipment. The ideal candidate for this position would be someone who is very motivated, assertive and would have worked as a millwright (or similar role) in a shake & shingle mill (or similar environment) where they have an understanding of lumber grading rules. Candidates without lumber grading experience will be trained in this aspect. The successful candidate will need to be open t o travel (mostly BC) and have flexibility in their work schedule to support the business needs. DUTIES: The successful candidate for this position will perform, but not limited to, the following duties: Shake & Shingle Inspector: Perform grading inspection of cedar shakes and shingles at the mill. Complete inspection reports and follow up on corrective actions. Coordinate inspection activities with clientele. Become knowledgeable of all shake and shingle grading rules and the relevant standards. Comply with internal quality and HR policies. Millwright Technician: Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on test equipment to ensure optimal and continual performance. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair test equipment. Fabricate and weld parts as needed for repairs or modifications. Read and interpret standards, technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics. Collaborate with other stakeholders to design and build test equipment, analyze equipment malfunctions, and develop effective solutions. General building maintenance and repair Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment. QUALIFICATION: The successful candidate will have: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Millwright or in a similar industrial maintenance role Has a technical diploma or combination of education and experience Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Experience working with low-voltage systems and electrical components. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and standards. Skilled in welding and fabrication techniques Experience designing and building mechanical control equipment. Knowledge of instrumentation and data recording is an asset. Be able to work with limited supervision. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral communication skills. Safe working practice with tools Ability to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Ability to accept instruction and follow directions Ability to multi-task multiple test programs with some degree of efficiency and accuracy. Detail oriented Ability to lift at least 50 pounds Have a valid driver's license and able to travel Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them. Ability to work independently and within a team Must be a team player and have a great attitude toward their job which is to be demonstrated by taking pride in their work, working respectfully with others, self-motivated and a willingness to learn new areas of testing. Preferred: Experience working at an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory Experience working in the testing, inspection and certification industry Knowledge of common test methods relating to assigned products Experience working in diverse teams Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed Key Technical Competence: Demonstrates sound professional judgement in the applicable field of inspection. Conducts inspections in a safe manner adhering to good safety practices and all applicable safety rules and guidelines. Maintains a high level of expertise and knowledge in the area of electrical equipment evaluations. Knowledgeable of the applicable standards and codes for the related products and able to apply this knowledge in specific situations and to specific products. Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience. Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Able to perform simple testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods. Seeks 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. APPLYING: Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter. A pplications 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, QAI-BBY-SSINS-, in the subject line of your communication. Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careers . 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: 20-25 Hourly WagePI75ceb1a8baaa-4201
QAI Job Number: QAI-CORP-QLTYMNGR-10072024JOB TITLE: Quality Manager LOCATION: All QAI Locales – Canada & USNUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1CATEGORY: Quality, Safety, and Customer ExperienceNUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1CLOSING DATE: Open until filled BACKGROUND:QAI laboratories is a testing, inspection and certification organization providing services to manufacturers of Electrical Products, Building Products, Vehicles, Factory Built Structures and other regulated products. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. DUTIES: You will report to the Director of Quality, Safety and Customer Experience or his designee. As we discussed, your responsibilities will include the following: Acts as the deputy for the Director of Quality, Safety, and Customer ExperienceAssists in matters of QAI’s accreditation and safety regulatory compliance. Represent QAI during external audits from various accreditation bodies or partners companies. Work with employees to close Corrective Action Requests (CARs). Prepare and submit documentation to accreditors to close CARs. Track status of CARs from internal and external audits, complaints, etc. Ensure deadlines are met. Assist with accreditation scope expansion initiativesPerform internal audits of local areas of the QMS and assists the Director in performing internal audits throughout the organization.Identify areas of improvement in the local Quality System and recommend measures to carry out improvements.Identify training needs in relation to the QMS and report these to the Director.Assist the Director in developing training plans for the QMS and implement the training as necessary.May prepare controlled documents for the QMS following QAI's processes.Revise controlled documents as directed by the DirectorMay help to oversee the calibration program for different laboratory sites.May perform reviews of specific processes and implement improvement processes.Assist with the adoption of QAI QMS in locations as designated by the DirectorOffer process improvement ideas and assist with carrying out process improvement and automation initiatives.The position may involve supervising or mentoring quality supervisors.Responsible for identifying risks and opportunities and working with the Director to plan and develop actions.Help develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and track necessary data. Assist the Director in the development of health and safety policies and proceduresMay learn the technical requirements of various QAI business streams in order to provide added support.Other duties as may be required by the business from time to time. QUALIFICATION: The successful candidate will have:Should have a technical diploma in an Engineering discipline or equivalent and At least 10 years of relevant experience in conformity assessment or equivalent. Should have a sound background in quality management and quality standards such as ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO 9001 or equivalent.Must be familiar with standard Microsoft Office software Must have good written and oral skills.Key Technical Competence:Ability to read and comprehend accreditation standards and requirements.Ability to create, implement and maintain Quality Management System/Health Management System policies, procedures, and work instructions, to meet the requirements of ISO 17025, ISO 17020, and ISO 17065 and other regulatory needs.Ability to identify best practices and able to implement and enforce these practices throughout the organization.Possesses adequate knowledge of the testing, inspection, and certification processes to audit these processes, and identify areas of improvement.Able to communicate ideas and innovations for improvements to the QAI QMS. 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. Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter here. Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careers or reach out to the recruitment team at careers@qai.org. 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.*** PI857b8b313a89-26276-35740882
QAI Job Number: QAI-CORP-QLTYMNGR- JOB TITLE: Quality Manager LOCATION: All QAI Locales - Canada & US NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CATEGORY: Quality, Safety, and Customer Experience NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled BACKGROUND: QAI laboratories is a testing, inspection and certification organization providing services to manufacturers of Electrical Products, Building Products, Vehicles, Factory Built Structures and other regulated products. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. DUTIES: You will report to the Director of Quality, Safety and Customer Experience or his designee. As we discussed, your responsibilities will include the following: Acts as the deputy for the Director of Quality, Safety, and Customer Experience Assists in matters of QAI's accreditation and safety regulatory compliance. Represent QAI during external audits from various accreditation bodies or partners companies. Work with employees to close Corrective Action Requests (CARs). Prepare and submit documentation to accreditors to close CARs. Track status of CARs from internal and external audits, complaints, etc. Ensure deadlines are met. Assist with accreditation scope expansion initiatives Perform internal audits of local areas of the QMS and assists the Director in performing internal audits throughout the organization. Identify areas of improvement in the local Quality System and recommend measures to carry out improvements. Identify training needs in relation to the QMS and report these to the Director. Assist the Director in developing training plans for the QMS and implement the training as necessary. May prepare controlled documents for the QMS following QAI's processes. Revise controlled documents as directed by the Director May help to oversee the calibration program for different laboratory sites. May perform reviews of specific processes and implement improvement processes. Assist with the adoption of QAI QMS in locations as designated by the Director Offer process improvement ideas and assist with carrying out process improvement and automation initiatives. The position may involve supervising or mentoring quality supervisors. Responsible for identifying risks and opportunities and working with the Director to plan and develop actions. Help develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and track necessary data. Assist the Director in the development of health and safety policies and procedures May learn the technical requirements of various QAI business streams in order to provide added support. Other duties as may be required by the business from time to time. QUALIFICATION: The successful candidate will have: Should have a technical diploma in an Engineering discipline or equivalent and At least 10 years of relevant experience in conformity assessment or equivalent. Should have a sound background in quality management and quality standards such as ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO 9001 or equivalent. Must be familiar with standard Microsoft Office software Must have good written and oral skills. Key Technical Competence: Ability to read and comprehend accreditation standards and requirements. Ability to create, implement and maintain Quality Management System/Health Management System policies, procedures, and work instructions, to meet the requirements of ISO 17025, ISO 17020, and ISO 17065 and other regulatory needs. Ability to identify best practices and able to implement and enforce these practices throughout the organization. Possesses adequate knowledge of the testing, inspection, and certification processes to audit these processes, and identify areas of improvement. Able to communicate ideas and innovations for improvements to the QAI QMS. 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. Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter here. Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careers or reach out to the recruitment team at . 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. PI3d8b08df5-
QAI Job Number: QAI-BBY-SSINS- JOB TITLE: Shake & Shingle Inspector & Millwright Technician LOCATION: Burnaby, BC NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CATEGORY: Inspections/Technician CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled BACKGROUND: Founded in 1994 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI Laboratories Ltd. (QAI) is a multi-national professional certification body, test laboratory, and inspection agency with offices throughout North America and Asia. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. We are looking for a talented, hardworking, dedicated person to join our growing team and support the future expansion of the business. We are looking for a Shake & Shingle Inspector and Millwright Technician to support the Inspection Department at our Burnaby, BC location. The shake & shingle inspection portion is expected to take 1.5-2 days per week and the other 3-3.5 days per week would be spent in the Burnaby lab assisting with building and maintaining test equipment. The ideal candidate for this position would be someone who is very motivated, assertive and would have worked as a millwright (or similar role) in a shake & shingle mill (or similar environment) where they have an understanding of lumber grading rules. Candidates without lumber grading experience will be trained in this aspect. The successful candidate will need to be open t o travel (mostly BC) and have flexibility in their work schedule to support the business needs. DUTIES: The successful candidate for this position will perform, but not limited to, the following duties: Shake & Shingle Inspector: Perform grading inspection of cedar shakes and shingles at the mill. Complete inspection reports and follow up on corrective actions. Coordinate inspection activities with clientele. Become knowledgeable of all shake and shingle grading rules and the relevant standards. Comply with internal quality and HR policies. Millwright Technician: Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on test equipment to ensure optimal and continual performance. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair test equipment. Fabricate and weld parts as needed for repairs or modifications. Read and interpret standards, technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics. Collaborate with other stakeholders to design and build test equipment, analyze equipment malfunctions, and develop effective solutions. General building maintenance and repair Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment. QUALIFICATION: The successful candidate will have: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Millwright or in a similar industrial maintenance role Has a technical diploma or combination of education and experience Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Experience working with low-voltage systems and electrical components. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and standards. Skilled in welding and fabrication techniques Experience designing and building mechanical control equipment. Knowledge of instrumentation and data recording is an asset. Be able to work with limited supervision. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral communication skills. Safe working practice with tools Ability to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Ability to accept instruction and follow directions Ability to multi-task multiple test programs with some degree of efficiency and accuracy. Detail oriented Ability to lift at least 50 pounds Have a valid driver's license and able to travel Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them. Ability to work independently and within a team Must be a team player and have a great attitude toward their job which is to be demonstrated by taking pride in their work, working respectfully with others, self-motivated and a willingness to learn new areas of testing. Preferred: Experience working at an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory Experience working in the testing, inspection and certification industry Knowledge of common test methods relating to assigned products Experience working in diverse teams Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed Key Technical Competence: Demonstrates sound professional judgement in the applicable field of inspection. Conducts inspections in a safe manner adhering to good safety practices and all applicable safety rules and guidelines. Maintains a high level of expertise and knowledge in the area of electrical equipment evaluations. Knowledgeable of the applicable standards and codes for the related products and able to apply this knowledge in specific situations and to specific products. Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience. Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Able to perform simple testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods. Seeks 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. APPLYING: Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter. A pplications 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, QAI-BBY-SSINS-, in the subject line of your communication. Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careers . 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: 20-25 Hourly WagePI75ceb1a8baaa-4201
QAI Job Number: QAI-BBY-TECHINSELE-013023 JOB TITLE: Inspector & Technician - ELE LOCATION: Burnaby, BC NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CATEGORY: Electrical Products/Special Inspections CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled BACKGROUND: Founded in 1994 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI Laboratories Ltd. (QAI) is a multi-national professional certification body, test laboratory, and inspection agency with offices throughout North America and Asia. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. We are looking for a talented, hardworking, dedicated person to join our growing team and support future expansion of the business. We are looking for Inspector and Laboratory Technician to support the Electrical Product Safety Department at our Burnaby, BC location. Our ideal candidate would be someone who is very motivated and likes to be hands on, interested in working in a product testing laboratory as well as have experience in field inspection. The ideal candidate would be someone with electrical product testing and inspection background who would be open to travel in Canada (mostly BC and Alberta). Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed, is ideal. DUTIES: The successful candidate for this position will perform, but not limited to, the following duties: 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. Schedules and coordinates directly with clients. Ability to explain technical requirements and findings to the clients. Conduct testing of various electrical products to nationally recognized electrical safety standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.). Conducts supervised and/or unsupervised testing, data analysis, and test report preparation Building of test fixtures and assemblies Execution of provided work instructions Assisting Project Managers as assigned Clean up and organization of inventory Become familiar with CSA and other standards. Implementation of standards towards product certification, testing and inspection programs Become familiar with QAI quality system and administrative procedures Work with the QAI sales team to provide technical support, when requested Written and verbal reports to clients and management Understands and follows the QAI quality management system requirements and QAI policies Someone willing/able/interested in learning and growing from within the organization Other duties as assigned by the manager or its designee QUALIFICATION: The successful candidate will have: Minimum: Must have a technical diploma in an Engineering discipline or equivalent Be able to work with limited supervision. Must have at least 3 years of experience in the evaluation and testing of electrical products and be familiar with both the CEC Part 1 and Part 2 and NEC requirements. Must have external training or certification, such as courses in the CEC and NEC, UL 508, NFPA 791, CSA SPE-1000, CSA SPE-3000, and other electrical courses such as grounding/bonding, wiring, power supplies and electrical safety. Must be familiar with standard Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral communication skills. Safe working practice with tools associated with electrical lab Ability to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Fluent with Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral skills Ability to read, understand, explain and interpret technical standards in English Ability to accept instruction and follow directions Ability to multi-task multiple test programs with some degree of efficiency and accuracy. Detail oriented Ability to lift at least 50 pounds Have a valid driver's license and able to travel Be able to operate a forklift, or willing and able to be qualified as a forklift operator Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them. Ability to work independently and within a team Must be a team player and have a great attitude toward their job which is to be demonstrated by taking pride in their work, working respectfully with others, self-motivated and a willingness to learn new areas of testing. 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 Experience working in diverse teams of engineers, operations, sales and marketing Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed Key Technical Competence: Demonstrates sound professional judgement in the applicable field of inspection. Conducts inspections in a safe manner adhering to good safety practices and all applicable safety rules and guidelines. Maintains a high level of expertise and knowledge in the area of electrical equipment evaluations. Knowledgeable of the applicable standards and codes for electrical products and able to apply this knowledge in specific situations and to specific products. Extensive long-term experience in electrical inspections. Requires ability to understand CSA SPE-100 and/or NFPA 791 as applicable to the specific electrical evaluation. Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience. Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Able to perform simple testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods. Seeks 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. Join our Team! Learn, Develop, Grow! 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 apply here or submit your resume and cover letter . 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. PI1d006584f6d2-4055
QAI Job Number: QAI-BBY-TECHINSELE-013023 JOB TITLE: Inspector & Technician - ELE LOCATION: Burnaby, BC NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CATEGORY: Electrical Products/Special Inspections CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled BACKGROUND: Founded in 1994 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI Laboratories Ltd. (QAI) is a multi-national professional certification body, test laboratory, and inspection agency with offices throughout North America and Asia. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. We are looking for a talented, hardworking, dedicated person to join our growing team and support future expansion of the business. We are looking for Inspector and Laboratory Technician to support the Electrical Product Safety Department at our Burnaby, BC location. Our ideal candidate would be someone who is very motivated and likes to be hands on, interested in working in a product testing laboratory as well as have experience in field inspection. The ideal candidate would be someone with electrical product testing and inspection background who would be open to travel in Canada (mostly BC and Alberta). Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed, is ideal. DUTIES: The successful candidate for this position will perform, but not limited to, the following duties: 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. Schedules and coordinates directly with clients. Ability to explain technical requirements and findings to the clients. Conduct testing of various electrical products to nationally recognized electrical safety standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.). Conducts supervised and/or unsupervised testing, data analysis, and test report preparation Building of test fixtures and assemblies Execution of provided work instructions Assisting Project Managers as assigned Clean up and organization of inventory Become familiar with CSA and other standards. Implementation of standards towards product certification, testing and inspection programs Become familiar with QAI quality system and administrative procedures Work with the QAI sales team to provide technical support, when requested Written and verbal reports to clients and management Understands and follows the QAI quality management system requirements and QAI policies Someone willing/able/interested in learning and growing from within the organization Other duties as assigned by the manager or its designee QUALIFICATION: The successful candidate will have: Minimum: Must have a technical diploma in an Engineering discipline or equivalent Be able to work with limited supervision. Must have at least 3 years of experience in the evaluation and testing of electrical products and be familiar with both the CEC Part 1 and Part 2 and NEC requirements. Must have external training or certification, such as courses in the CEC and NEC, UL 508, NFPA 791, CSA SPE-1000, CSA SPE-3000, and other electrical courses such as grounding/bonding, wiring, power supplies and electrical safety. Must be familiar with standard Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral communication skills. Safe working practice with tools associated with electrical lab Ability to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Fluent with Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral skills Ability to read, understand, explain and interpret technical standards in English Ability to accept instruction and follow directions Ability to multi-task multiple test programs with some degree of efficiency and accuracy. Detail oriented Ability to lift at least 50 pounds Have a valid driver's license and able to travel Be able to operate a forklift, or willing and able to be qualified as a forklift operator Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them. Ability to work independently and within a team Must be a team player and have a great attitude toward their job which is to be demonstrated by taking pride in their work, working respectfully with others, self-motivated and a willingness to learn new areas of testing. 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 Experience working in diverse teams of engineers, operations, sales and marketing Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed Key Technical Competence: Demonstrates sound professional judgement in the applicable field of inspection. Conducts inspections in a safe manner adhering to good safety practices and all applicable safety rules and guidelines. Maintains a high level of expertise and knowledge in the area of electrical equipment evaluations. Knowledgeable of the applicable standards and codes for electrical products and able to apply this knowledge in specific situations and to specific products. Extensive long-term experience in electrical inspections. Requires ability to understand CSA SPE-100 and/or NFPA 791 as applicable to the specific electrical evaluation. Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience. Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Able to perform simple testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods. Seeks 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. Join our Team! Learn, Develop, Grow! 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 apply here or submit your resume and cover letter. 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. PI1d006584f6d2-4055
QAI Job Number: QAI-CORP-QLTYMNGR- JOB TITLE: Quality Manager LOCATION: All QAI Locales - Canada & US NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CATEGORY: Quality, Safety, and Customer Experience NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled BACKGROUND: QAI laboratories is a testing, inspection and certification organization providing services to manufacturers of Electrical Products, Building Products, Vehicles, Factory Built Structures and other regulated products. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. DUTIES: You will report to the Director of Quality, Safety and Customer Experience or his designee. As we discussed, your responsibilities will include the following: Acts as the deputy for the Director of Quality, Safety, and Customer Experience Assists in matters of QAI's accreditation and safety regulatory compliance. Represent QAI during external audits from various accreditation bodies or partners companies. Work with employees to close Corrective Action Requests (CARs). Prepare and submit documentation to accreditors to close CARs. Track status of CARs from internal and external audits, complaints, etc. Ensure deadlines are met. Assist with accreditation scope expansion initiatives Perform internal audits of local areas of the QMS and assists the Director in performing internal audits throughout the organization. Identify areas of improvement in the local Quality System and recommend measures to carry out improvements. Identify training needs in relation to the QMS and report these to the Director. Assist the Director in developing training plans for the QMS and implement the training as necessary. May prepare controlled documents for the QMS following QAI's processes. Revise controlled documents as directed by the Director May help to oversee the calibration program for different laboratory sites. May perform reviews of specific processes and implement improvement processes. Assist with the adoption of QAI QMS in locations as designated by the Director Offer process improvement ideas and assist with carrying out process improvement and automation initiatives. The position may involve supervising or mentoring quality supervisors. Responsible for identifying risks and opportunities and working with the Director to plan and develop actions. Help develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and track necessary data. Assist the Director in the development of health and safety policies and procedures May learn the technical requirements of various QAI business streams in order to provide added support. Other duties as may be required by the business from time to time. QUALIFICATION: The successful candidate will have: Should have a technical diploma in an Engineering discipline or equivalent and At least 10 years of relevant experience in conformity assessment or equivalent. Should have a sound background in quality management and quality standards such as ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO 9001 or equivalent. Must be familiar with standard Microsoft Office software Must have good written and oral skills. Key Technical Competence: Ability to read and comprehend accreditation standards and requirements. Ability to create, implement and maintain Quality Management System/Health Management System policies, procedures, and work instructions, to meet the requirements of ISO 17025, ISO 17020, and ISO 17065 and other regulatory needs. Ability to identify best practices and able to implement and enforce these practices throughout the organization. Possesses adequate knowledge of the testing, inspection, and certification processes to audit these processes, and identify areas of improvement. Able to communicate ideas and innovations for improvements to the QAI QMS. 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. Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter here. Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careers or reach out to the recruitment team at . 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. PI3d8b08df5-
QAI Job Number: QAI-BBY-SSINS- JOB TITLE: Shake & Shingle Inspector & Millwright Technician LOCATION: Burnaby, BC NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CATEGORY: Inspections/Technician CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled BACKGROUND: Founded in 1994 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI Laboratories Ltd. (QAI) is a multi-national professional certification body, test laboratory, and inspection agency with offices throughout North America and Asia. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. We are looking for a talented, hardworking, dedicated person to join our growing team and support the future expansion of the business. We are looking for a Shake & Shingle Inspector and Millwright Technician to support the Inspection Department at our Burnaby, BC location. The shake & shingle inspection portion is expected to take 1.5-2 days per week and the other 3-3.5 days per week would be spent in the Burnaby lab assisting with building and maintaining test equipment. The ideal candidate for this position would be someone who is very motivated, assertive and would have worked as a millwright (or similar role) in a shake & shingle mill (or similar environment) where they have an understanding of lumber grading rules. Candidates without lumber grading experience will be trained in this aspect. The successful candidate will need to be open t o travel (mostly BC) and have flexibility in their work schedule to support the business needs. DUTIES: The successful candidate for this position will perform, but not limited to, the following duties: Shake & Shingle Inspector: Perform grading inspection of cedar shakes and shingles at the mill. Complete inspection reports and follow up on corrective actions. Coordinate inspection activities with clientele. Become knowledgeable of all shake and shingle grading rules and the relevant standards. Comply with internal quality and HR policies. Millwright Technician: Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on test equipment to ensure optimal and continual performance. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair test equipment. Fabricate and weld parts as needed for repairs or modifications. Read and interpret standards, technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics. Collaborate with other stakeholders to design and build test equipment, analyze equipment malfunctions, and develop effective solutions. General building maintenance and repair Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment. QUALIFICATION: The successful candidate will have: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Millwright or in a similar industrial maintenance role Has a technical diploma or combination of education and experience Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. Experience working with low-voltage systems and electrical components. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and standards. Skilled in welding and fabrication techniques Experience designing and building mechanical control equipment. Knowledge of instrumentation and data recording is an asset. Be able to work with limited supervision. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral communication skills. Safe working practice with tools Ability to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Ability to accept instruction and follow directions Ability to multi-task multiple test programs with some degree of efficiency and accuracy. Detail oriented Ability to lift at least 50 pounds Have a valid driver's license and able to travel Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them. Ability to work independently and within a team Must be a team player and have a great attitude toward their job which is to be demonstrated by taking pride in their work, working respectfully with others, self-motivated and a willingness to learn new areas of testing. Preferred: Experience working at an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory Experience working in the testing, inspection and certification industry Knowledge of common test methods relating to assigned products Experience working in diverse teams Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed Key Technical Competence: Demonstrates sound professional judgement in the applicable field of inspection. Conducts inspections in a safe manner adhering to good safety practices and all applicable safety rules and guidelines. Maintains a high level of expertise and knowledge in the area of electrical equipment evaluations. Knowledgeable of the applicable standards and codes for the related products and able to apply this knowledge in specific situations and to specific products. Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience. Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Able to perform simple testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods. Seeks 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. APPLYING: Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter. A pplications 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, QAI-BBY-SSINS-, in the subject line of your communication. Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careers . 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: 20-25 Hourly WagePI75ceb1a8baaa-4201
QAI Job Number: QAI-BBY-TECHINSELE-013023 JOB TITLE: Inspector & Technician - ELE LOCATION: Burnaby, BC NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CATEGORY: Electrical Products/Special Inspections CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled BACKGROUND: Founded in 1994 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI Laboratories Ltd. (QAI) is a multi-national professional certification body, test laboratory, and inspection agency with offices throughout North America and Asia. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business. We are looking for a talented, hardworking, dedicated person to join our growing team and support future expansion of the business. We are looking for Inspector and Laboratory Technician to support the Electrical Product Safety Department at our Burnaby, BC location. Our ideal candidate would be someone who is very motivated and likes to be hands on, interested in working in a product testing laboratory as well as have experience in field inspection. The ideal candidate would be someone with electrical product testing and inspection background who would be open to travel in Canada (mostly BC and Alberta). Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed, is ideal. DUTIES: The successful candidate for this position will perform, but not limited to, the following duties: 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. Schedules and coordinates directly with clients. Ability to explain technical requirements and findings to the clients. Conduct testing of various electrical products to nationally recognized electrical safety standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.). Conducts supervised and/or unsupervised testing, data analysis, and test report preparation Building of test fixtures and assemblies Execution of provided work instructions Assisting Project Managers as assigned Clean up and organization of inventory Become familiar with CSA and other standards. Implementation of standards towards product certification, testing and inspection programs Become familiar with QAI quality system and administrative procedures Work with the QAI sales team to provide technical support, when requested Written and verbal reports to clients and management Understands and follows the QAI quality management system requirements and QAI policies Someone willing/able/interested in learning and growing from within the organization Other duties as assigned by the manager or its designee QUALIFICATION: The successful candidate will have: Minimum: Must have a technical diploma in an Engineering discipline or equivalent Be able to work with limited supervision. Must have at least 3 years of experience in the evaluation and testing of electrical products and be familiar with both the CEC Part 1 and Part 2 and NEC requirements. Must have external training or certification, such as courses in the CEC and NEC, UL 508, NFPA 791, CSA SPE-1000, CSA SPE-3000, and other electrical courses such as grounding/bonding, wiring, power supplies and electrical safety. Must be familiar with standard Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral communication skills. Safe working practice with tools associated with electrical lab Ability to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Fluent with Microsoft Office software and have good written and oral skills Ability to read, understand, explain and interpret technical standards in English Ability to accept instruction and follow directions Ability to multi-task multiple test programs with some degree of efficiency and accuracy. Detail oriented Ability to lift at least 50 pounds Have a valid driver's license and able to travel Be able to operate a forklift, or willing and able to be qualified as a forklift operator Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them. Ability to work independently and within a team Must be a team player and have a great attitude toward their job which is to be demonstrated by taking pride in their work, working respectfully with others, self-motivated and a willingness to learn new areas of testing. 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 Experience working in diverse teams of engineers, operations, sales and marketing Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed Key Technical Competence: Demonstrates sound professional judgement in the applicable field of inspection. Conducts inspections in a safe manner adhering to good safety practices and all applicable safety rules and guidelines. Maintains a high level of expertise and knowledge in the area of electrical equipment evaluations. Knowledgeable of the applicable standards and codes for electrical products and able to apply this knowledge in specific situations and to specific products. Extensive long-term experience in electrical inspections. Requires ability to understand CSA SPE-100 and/or NFPA 791 as applicable to the specific electrical evaluation. Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience. Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods. Able to perform simple testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods. Seeks 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. Join our Team! Learn, Develop, Grow! 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 apply here or submit your resume and cover letter . 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. PI1d006584f6d2-4055
