Department Manager

JOB TITLE : Department Manager - Electrical Product Safety

LOCATION : Burnaby, British Columbia

NUMBER OF POSITIONS : 1

CATEGORY : Testing and Evaluation

SALARY RANGE : $80,000 - $100,000 per annum

BACKGROUND :

Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection and certification organization which serves the building, technology, and construction industries with cost-effective solutions through our in-house capabilities and an established world-wide network of qualified affiliates.

The QAI name and logo have become well recognized throughout the Certification world resulting in steady growth of our Certification, Testing, and Inspection business streams.

The Department Manager will support the Electrical Safety Department at our Burnaby, BC location. This role involves overseeing our Electrical department, which evaluates, tests, writes reports, and inspects various electrical products, including those for hazardous locations.

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

• Manage day-to-day activities with respect to scheduling and managing the department’s backlog of projects.
• Be responsible for the efficient operation of the department and meeting customer service requirements.
• Have a foundational understanding of evaluating electrical products in accordance with nationally recognized electrical safety standards (CSA, UL, IEC, etc.

as dictated by business requirements.

• Work to grow all aspects of our Electrical Department's business.
• Have a general understanding of Electrical testing, inspection, and certification services.
• Help grow our overall Electrical program, including scope and revenue.
• Participate and take the required technical lead during audits as required.
• Participate in other areas of electrical operations.
• Become familiar with QAI’s quality system and administrative procedures.
• Interact effectively and professionally with customers and staff, as required.
• Ensure work complies with QAI’s quality system.
• Travel throughout Canada and the USA as business dictates.
• 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 :

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Have 5 years of directly related experience.
• Possess superior MS Word and Excel skills, and be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.
• Have 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 evaluate necessary requirements for testing, inspection, and / or certification and develop timelines which meet the needs of the client and the company.
• Able to meet expected timelines and grasp 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 BC driver’s license.
• Candidates 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.
• The successful candidate will progress, subject to satisfactory performance, through a 3-month probation and training period.

APPLYING :

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.

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.

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