Certifier

About CSA Group

CSA Group, headquartered in Canada with over 30 labs and offices worldwide, is dedicated to enhancing safety, sustainability, and performance through testing, inspection, and certification of various products ranging from household items to advanced technologies. With nearly a century of experience in standards development, CSA Group strives to impact people's lives positively.

Job Overview

Working under direct supervision, the Certifier completes certification projects of primarily straightforward complexity ensuring adherence to CSA Global Certification standards. The role involves making guided technical decisions related to certification and testing to uphold program integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage a focused scope of projects with moderate revenue impact.
• Understand and apply certification processes, accreditation needs, and quality management procedures.
• Assist in contract reviews, evaluation planning, and test plan determination.
• Support testing activities by selecting appropriate tests and understanding failure criteria under supervision.
• Evaluate product construction for compliance with standards and document compliance rationale.
• Coordinate with lab technicians to design test work orders including test specifics, sequence, and sample quantities.
• Classify products by use, environment, and function; identify applicable requirements and create suitable testing plans.
• Conduct pre-assessments with mentor support to verify equipment components against work order and submission data.
• Collaborate with mentors and lab personnel to ensure timely project completion and evaluate products against national/international standards.
• Prepare communications, certification reports, and certificates of compliance for review.
• Propose potential client opportunities to the sales team to foster business growth as appropriate.
• Develop project quotations factoring in cost and time.
• Explain different product certification programs and production control requirements to clients.
• Provide client feedback to management and sales representatives as needed.
• Follow established guidelines for testing and prepare lab work orders and special documentation.
• Guide lab technicians on applying requirements and proper data collection methods.
• Set up and operate test equipment within assigned product areas under supervision.
• Record and report tests and calculations accurately, capturing all required standard-related data.
• Conduct witness testing at manufacturer-accredited labs under supervision.
• Engage in continual learning about relevant standards through research, training, and team efforts to enhance certification capabilities.
• Understand own development needs aligned with competency matrices and assigned tests.
• Perform additional duties assigned by mentors or management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 0–2 years related experience, or Certified Engineering Technologist, Journeyman Electrician, or similar industry experience with approximately 3 years related experience.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments, operating principles, calibration procedures, and general lab operations.
• Proficiency using CSA and standard office software.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills requiring minimal supervisory review.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork orientation, respect for colleagues, and promotion of cooperation.
• Self-motivated with a focus on client service.
• Computer proficiency including word processing and keyboarding.
• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, organizational, time management, and project management abilities.
• Experience using lab equipment, instruments, and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test data.

Additional Information

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination and harassment per applicable laws. Opportunities at CSA Group are merit-based respecting individual differences. Accommodations are available during interview processes upon request.