Job Summary Job Title: Certification Specialist. Delivers product certification programs requiring interpretation of standards, processes and procedures. Makes technical decisions based on a high degree of knowledge, training and professional experience to maintain the integrity of CSA’s global certification programs. Provides technical support, staff training, and participation in assigned Standard committees. Acts as backup for management of activities such as technical support, staff training, participation in standard committees, and answering technical questions. Principal Duties determines applicable requirements and methods. Provides client feedback to managers and sales representatives, and explains different product certification programs and control of production requirements. Explains test rationale and outcomes to customers, supporting delivery of evaluation and test results. Testing Performs within established DQD guidelines. Prepares test lab work orders and special testing documentation, including applicable standard sections, test sample plan, data collection methods, job hazard analysis, and additional instructions. Shows experience performing common testing within CSA laboratories. Has knowledge of the clauses and tests within the standards they support and can apply them across multiple product types. Compiles evaluation record, data and summary test results into forms, templates, and checklists without supervision. Correctly interprets test results without supervision and provides guidance to Lab Technicians ensuring proper application of requirements. Self Development Subject to internal audits for compliance and competence, and seeks expert knowledge of standards and their relationship to laboratory tests. Contributes to development and implementation of requirements for new and revised standards. Participates in CSA Group Continuous Improvement and Innovation projects, recommends and delivers new programs or equipment to expand core capabilities. Studies standards, documentation, bulletins and technical articles, and participates in Standards development work. Provides technical expertise on committees, task forces, and shares knowledge with staff and CSA via written or verbal communication and training events. Actively seeks new ways to improve engineering and laboratory testing procedures and data capture templates for accuracy and consistency. Work Environment Normal office conditions; spends some time in laboratory. The position requires regular attendance, punctuality, overtime, and frequent deadlines. May involve travel out-of-town and exposure to dirty or hazardous environments at client facilities. Requires ability to work unsupervised, handle computer screen use, concentration, and occasional physical effort. Preferred Education variety of test procedures. Knowledge of CSA programs and services. Leadership and management skills. Computer proficiency (word processing, keyboarding). Strong problem-solving and detail-oriented skills. Strong organizational, time, and project management skills. Ability to work unsupervised. High level of communication skills, verbal and written. Equal Opportunity Statement CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at if you require accommodation in the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Certification Specialist
