Prepares meeting agendas, minutes, draft standards, within identified project timelines and budgets.
Determines and manages the resources required to complete a project, and ensures deliverables are achieved on time and within budget. Renegotiates commitments or deadlines as circumstances dictate, ensuring "no surprises" at the expected completion.
Applies industry knowledge to identify potential areas of new business opportunity (e.g. new standards requirements, training and education programs).
Ensures coordination takes place with other departments within CSA Group that are involved with the development and publication of a standard or other business opportunities (e.g. Editorial & Production, Education Services, Sales, TIC).
Delivers quality results on all assigned targets, objectives or goals on, or slightly ahead of, deadlines (on time, on target). Seeks clarity on priorities as needed.
Manages the activities (determining the scope of work, required resources and project management) of volunteer members of standards development committees, in conjunction with the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of committees to develop technical content, technical writing, and high-quality documents
Requirements
technical degree
project management
standards development
computer proficiency
3-5 years
leadership
Strong leadership skills to effectively lead a diverse team
Conflict resolution skills to deal with committee member
Technologist or technical degree ( CET, BSc or B.Eng)
Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills required
Understands Standards project management processes. Can apply the processes and procedures to ensure the timelines of projects are achieved within a defined budget.
Knowledge of the standards industry, government policy, and industry environment for assigned area of expertise (e.g. electrical, climate change, etc.) including sector stakeholders, environment, trends, risks, influencers.
Proven experience in influencing volunteer committee members
Capacity to engage and manage a diverse stakeholder community (volunteers, with no formal reporting relationship to CSA Group, made up of industry experts, consumers, academia and regulators), and ability to manage conflict.
Works well as part of a team, or is capable of effectively representing CSA Group with clients, customers or other external groups or associations.
Problem resolution to deliver high quality and timely service
3-5 years’ experience in Standards Development or Project Management
Understands and can explain the Standards funding model specific for their area of expertise.
Computer proficiency
Experience in writing proposals, business plans and technical documents
Strong organizational and planning skills
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1919
Year Founded
The company was established in 1919 as the Canadian Engineering Standards Association.
$300M
Annual Revenue
The company's estimated annual revenue is approximately $300 million.
30+ Labs
Global Network
The company operates over 30 labs across 14 countries, showcasing its extensive global reach.
Through its non-profit standards arm and commercial testing, inspection, and certification subsidiaries, it generates revenue while advancing technical standards.
Typical projects include certifying household products, industrial equipment, energy systems, and medical devices to rigorous safety and performance standards.
Sector specialisms span quality codes & standards, testing & certification, energy efficiency, cybersecurity, industrial and hazardous locations, medical and laboratory equipment, and building products.
Notably accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, its iconic registered mark signals independent validation of safety and compliance.
An unusual fact: its testing arm funds its standards mission, enabling a self-sustaining model blending commercial and public good.
Culture + Values
Integrity
Collaboration
Innovation
Excellence
Customer Focus
Accountability
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Emissions Target
Aim to achieve net zero emissions through comprehensive sustainability initiatives.
Implemented energy-efficient practices across operations.
Commitment to reducing carbon footprint in all aspects of product certification.
Advocated for the development of sustainable standards across various industries.
Focused on minimizing environmental impact through strategic partnerships and sustainability programs.
Inclusion & Diversity
has established a comprehensive strategy to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace
has set goals to increase gender diversity across all levels of the organization
continues to monitor progress and maintain accountability on diversity-related goals