Project Specialist

QAI Laboratories Ltd
CA - Ontario - Thornhill West
May 1, 2025

QAI Job Number: QAI-TOR-JRPROMGR
JOB TITLE: Project Specialist I - Building Products
LOCATION: Vaughan, Ontario
CATEGORY: Construction Materials/Door and Windows

BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1995 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.
Currently, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our growing Building Products team and support future expansion. Our ideal candidate would be someone who is very motivated and likes to be hands on, interested in working in a product testing laboratory. Any experience in field inspection would be an asset. The ideal candidate would be someone with building product testing and inspection background who would be open to travel in 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 building products, to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.).
Build, construct, develop testing jigs, test samples and set-ups, document results of tests, inspections and evaluations.
Become familiar with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
Be able to travel throughout Canada and the USA as business dictates.
Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative test reports, and documents.
Perform factory inspections at remote client sites depending on business needs, inspections at remote client sites may range from mid to high work and individual may need to spend more time out of the office performing inspections.
Be able to interact effectively and professionally with 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 its designee.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will:
Possess Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
2+ years related experience.
Possess the ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection.
Advanced knowledge of US and Canada building codes and referenced nationally recognized safety standards is a plus.
Possess superior MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.
Possess 'Good Laboratory Practice' skills essential for testing products.
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Technical Competence:
Practical knowledge in the areas of expertise.
Able to provide technical guidance on requirements in testing, inspection, and/or certification in their relevant field of expertise.
Able to evaluate necessary requirements for testing, inspection, and/or certification and develop timelines which meet the needs of the client and QAI.
Able to meet expected timelines and grasps the concept of prioritization.
Able to multi-task and coordinate many activities across multiple departments, teams, and locations within the organization.
Able to identify conformance to test, inspection, and/or certification criteria and communicate this to clients and throughout the organization.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Candidates must hold a valid Ontario driver's license.
Additional Assets include:
Forklift experience
Level I first aid or higher
Previous experience with construction materials and windows/doors compliance practices in the US and Canada

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 a generous 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.
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/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.
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