Technologist, Planning & Development

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BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better safer more sustainable place. Its been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919 to more than 3500 standards codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe Asia and North America CSA Group tests inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in peoples lives through the work that we do. Were looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

Under direction of the Lab Infrastructure Manager or Product Group Manager. Works independently or with Senior Technologist to plan and build unique test equipment. Provides costs and scheduling information to meet deadlines and budget. Assists technical staff with selecting and setting up appropriate test equipment. The incumbent services and maintains a variety of general and complex laboratory equipment to ensure optimum performance. The incumbent monitors and executes preventive maintenance according to a prescribed schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• Repairs and maintains laboratory equipment analyses symptoms performs diagnostic troubleshooting identifies malfunctions and corrects faults as required. Works with minimum supervision applying principles of operation to equipment problem-solving. Records details of work performed. Contacts manufacturers for information on parts service techniques and equipment data. Prepares requisitions for outside repairs components tools and service calls required for maintenance and/or projects.
• Designs constructs and modifies laboratory test equipment and data acquisition systems. Records and files construction and modification details updates existing drawings and records and generates documentation for laboratory equipment. Evaluates work requests or specifications as assigned. Prepares diagrams layouts parts lists and operating instructions.
• Performs the necessary adjustments and service of measuring instruments and equipment for calibration. Analyses and selects the proper instruments tools materials and methods to reduce errors to specified limits.
• Monitors performance of laboratory equipment troubleshoots and analyses test systems including electrical pneumatic and hydraulic testing equipment. Provides technical guidance to technical staff.
• Safely and competently operates and uses a wide variety of tools and measuring equipment to perform duties. Assists with the on-going orientation and training of new or junior staff as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Makes decisions on routine purchases with managerial direction
• Makes decisions on design and timetable commitments with occasional managerial direction
• Relied upon to order samples parts tools maintains records; and makes tests jigs in order to do testing
• Find opportunities to automate testing for increased throughput

Education and Experience:

• 3-year Technical Diploma (OACETT) or equivalent
• 2-4 years of experience
• Working knowledge of physics mathematics and the desire to apply it required
• Creative design and problem-solving talent is required
• CSA experience in laboratory Metrology an asset
• Experience with programmable controllers an asset
• Experience with Automation Languages (LabView Python C) an asset
• Electrical and industrial safety training and asset

As per the collective agreement the starting bi-weekly pay rate for a Technologist - Planning & Development position is $3696.15 CAD gross. CSA Group reserves the right to determine the appropriate level and pay stepand thiswill depend on factors such as education licenses certifications and experience. As part of our total rewards offering permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program subject to program eligibility requirements.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

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.