Contract Assessor
Contract Assessors – Laboratory Accreditation Program
(Several positions available)
Several positions and a pool of candidates
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking to technical experts to assessments with the Laboratory Accreditation Program, including onsite technical expertise and remote assessment activities on a contractual basis.
Communication
Key Activities
- Works closely with the SCC personnel to determine the scope of the inspection.
- Conducts interviews as part of a team, or independently, to assess the competence of personnel.
- Reviews records to assess evidence of conformity with relevant criteria.
- Observes the work of personnel to assess the conformity to procedures and application of relevant criteria.
- Reports to the Lead Inspector on findings and provides recommendations based on evidence.
Essential Qualifications
Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident/Work VISA for the duration of the contract
Language Requirements
Various: Bilingual imperative, French imperative, English imperative
Skills
- Strong technical, analytical and review skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Sound judgement and evaluation abilities
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, both within an assessment team, and with customers
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, and familiar with information and communication technology (e.g. web-based communications software)
Abilities
- Work with limited supervision
- Effectively represent SCC and follow SCC’s policies and procedures
- Meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Availability to travel within Canada and U.S., occasionally of short notice
- Work in a variety of industrial, commercial and manufacturing environments
Technical Knowledge
We are seeking individuals who have specific knowledge or expertise in one or more of the following sectors:
The following opportunities are available:
Testing and Calibration Laboratory Accreditation Programs (ISO/IEC 17025):
- Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference (EMC and EMI)
- Expertise in Electrical/Electronic –
- An assessor with some of the following expertise/experience:
- Conductors
- Conduit and Sprinkler Systems
- Electrical Rotating Machines
- Insulators
- Switches and Controls
- Transformers
- Wiring and Related Products
- Energy Star
- Energy Efficiency Verification (EEV)
- Electrical Appliances
- Forensic Toxicologist
- French-speaking Forensic assessor with expertise in Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis
- Unprocessed Milk – Microbiologist & Chemist (or a Chemist who can assess micro methods for unprocessed milk)
- Calibration
Proficiency Testing Provider ISO/IEC 17043
- Contract assessor and /or technical expert
Reference Material Producer ISO/IEC 17034
- Contract assessor and /or technical expert
Important Notes:
- To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter indicating which technical area you are applying for, and clearly demonstrating how you meet the Essential Qualifications listed in the role description.
- Your application must be submitted before the closing date.
- All applications will be considered; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
- We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those applicants whose qualifications are most relevant will be considered and contacted.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Travel Required Yes
- Standards Council of Canada, 55 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada