Project Specialist I

• Perform testing, witness testing, prepare reports, or review reports to evaluate building products to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.)
• Plan review drawings and documents relating to buildings to determine compliance with the relevant Building Codes and standards.
• Travel throughout Canada and the USA to perform inspections at manufacturing sites
• Review building codes to identify building product requirements, write test plans, evaluate construction products to code requirements, and write concise evaluation reports.
• Write concise, detailed, accurate, and objective reports
• Assist with the design and construction of testing jigs and test sample assemblies. Document construction methods and results of tests/inspections.
• Perform product inspections and product sampling at client sites which may involve travel throughout Canada and the USA
• Assist clients with determining the applicable requirements for their products and/or the evaluation needed to validate compliance when a product is modified.

• Forklift experience
• 2+ years of Project Specialist or related experience
• You must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Become familiar with and comply with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
• You 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.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in both French and English
• Become familiar with the Building Codes of Canada, National Plumbing Code, National Gas Code, and the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative reports and documents.
• Practical knowledge in the areas of expertise.
• Able to multi-task and coordinate many activities across multiple departments, teams, and locations within the organization.
• Able to meet expected timelines and grasps the concept of prioritization.
• Previous experience with construction materials and construction practices is a benefit
• Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in English, the ability to communicate in French will be highly regarded.
• Able to identify conformance to test, inspection, and/or certification criteria and communicate this to clients and throughout the organization.
• Able to provide technical guidance on requirements in testing, inspection, and/or certification in their relevant field of expertise.
• Be able to interact effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues, as required.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) license required with an ability to obtain P.Eng. within one year of hire if an EIT.
• Able to evaluate necessary requirements for testing, inspection, and/or certification and develop timelines which meet the needs of the client and QAI.
• Have a technical diploma or completed a trades program from an accredited Institution. The following subject areas of education are beneficial: building plan reviewing, building science, plumbing/gas/electrical trades, material or mechanical engineering
• Level I first aid or higher
• Possess superior MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.

Compensation details: 65000-80000 Yearly Salary

Note: No sponsorship is available.

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.