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Junior Project Manager

Qai Laboratories Inc.
Vaughan, ON
Remote
Management

LOCATION: Vaughan, Ontario

CATEGORY: Construction Materials/Door and Windows

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1995 by a group ofexperienced certification and testing experts, QAI Laboratories Ltd. (QAI) is amulti-national professional certification body, test laboratory, and inspectionagency with offices throughout North America and Asia.Recognition of the QAI name and logo havegrown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansionof the business.We are looking for atalented, hardworking, dedicated person to join our growing team and support thefuture expansion of the business.

Currently, we are looking for a Project Managerto join our growing Building Products team and support future expansion. Ourideal candidate would be someone who is very motivated and likes to be handson, interested in working in a product testing laboratory. Any experience infield inspection would be an asset. The ideal candidate would be someone withbuilding product testing and inspection background who would be open to travelin Canada (mostly Ontario). Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime,if needed, is ideal.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to the following duties:

  • Performing testing and evaluation of buildingproducts, to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM,etc.).
  • Build, construct, develop testing jigs, test samplesand set-ups, document results of tests, inspections and evaluations.
  • Become familiar with the QAI quality system andadministrative procedures.
  • Be able to travel throughout Canada and the USA asbusiness dictates.
  • Be able to write and review concise, objective, andinformative test reports, and documents.
  • Perform factory inspections at remote client sitesdepending on business needs, inspections at remote client sites may range frommid to high work and individual may need to spend more time out of the officeperforming inspections.
  • Be able to interact effectively and professionallywith customer and colleagues, as required.
  • Must be willing to be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude.
  • Other duties as assigned by the manager or itsdesignee.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will:

  • PossessBachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline, or equivalentexperience.
  • 2+ years relatedexperience.
  • Possess theability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards productcertification, testing, and inspection.
  • Advancedknowledge of US and Canada building codes and referenced nationally recognizedsafety standards is a plus.
  • Possess superiorMS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Possess "GoodLaboratory Practice" skills essential for testing products.
  • Possess goodinterpersonal and communication skills.

Key Technical Competence:

  • Practicalknowledge in the areas of expertise.
  • Able to providetechnical guidance on requirements in testing, inspection, and/or certificationin their relevant field of expertise.
  • Able to evaluatenecessary requirements for testing, inspection, and/or certification anddevelop timelines which meet the needs of the client and QAI.
  • Able to meetexpected timelines and grasps the concept of prioritization.
  • Able tomulti-task and coordinate many activities across multiple departments, teams,and locations within the organization.
  • Able to identifyconformance to test, inspection, and/or certification criteria and communicatethis to clients and throughout the organization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Candidates musthold a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport, and must be ableto travel to the US and international destinations.

Additional Assets include:

  • Level I first aid or higher
  • Previous experience with construction materials and windows/doorscompliance practices in the US and Canada

Join our Team! Learn, Develop, Grow!

AtQAI, 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 throughthe work we do as a top-notch Product Testing, Certification, and Inspectionbody whilst providing rewarding careers for our employees.

APPLYING:

QAI Laboratories offers a generouscompensation and benefits package including base salary and bonus/commissions,medical, dental, and other perks. We are committed to the long-term success ofour employees.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

QAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age,marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, geneticinformation, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed toproviding a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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