Lead Assessor 42170

Job ID:42170
Location:Canada:Home BasedRemote Canada
Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Employee Fixed Term

Who We Are

At LRQA we offer a unique and impactful career journey designed to empower our teams to influence change. Join our team for a truly international experience. With 24 offices globally (and still growing) you will have exposure to real issues that span the globe. Fasten your seatbelt for an energetic and dynamic experience where you will conduct a broad range of environmental and social supply chain audits to support impactdriven responsible sourcing programs. Supplier transparency is part of LRQAs DNA to understand risk exposure associated with social compliance issues. We constantly develop innovative solutions to uncover and manage risk from social and environmental to building electrical and fire safety. LRQA was the first firm to integrate anonymous worker surveys into the assessment process creating the industrys first integrated assessment. LRQA has developed EiQ to create predictive models to assess risks of unauthorized subcontracting human trafficking labor unrest and other key risk issues. LRQA has also developed the first KPIbased monthly monitoring program to show the links between business performance issues and social noncompliance. When a supplier needs more guidance our Capacity Building experts design holistic and custom improvement plans to create longterm solutions.

Job Overview at a Glance

LRQA is looking for Social Compliance Auditors for an excellent opportunity to work in a multinational organization that is growing consistently and rapidly

Who You Are

Are you thrilled by the idea of working in a business that aims to tackle the worlds biggest challenges Do you want to work:

• on environmental social and governance issues
• with an amazing team of likeminded creative thinkers
• in a fastpaced dynamic environment
• for some of the biggest and most forwardlooking brands in the world

Responsibilities

• Undertake social compliance assessments based on LRQA social compliance assessment procedures and specific client expectations outlined in Field Instruction (FI).
• Deliver quality reports according to LRQA and client protocols and timelines;
• Maintain knowledge of LRQA social compliance assessment procedures and local labor laws;
• Interact primarily with internal team members such as for training coordination and administrative needs. Maintain knowledge of LRQA social compliance assessment procedures and local labor laws.
• Work with team members (coauditors) to accomplish tasks during onsite assessment and reporting process.
• Adhere to all company policies relating to integrity and confidentiality of information.
• Maintain high integrity for schedule leakage unhealthy consultants on site and bribery attempts. Adhere to all company policies relating to integrity and confidentiality of information.
• Other assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• 4year college degree in a major of Law HR Occupational Health and Safety or Environment /Advanced degree is preferred
• Minimum two 2 years of experience in social compliance auditing
• Minimum 100 social compliance audit days (verifiable)
• APSCA registered required
• Must have validDrivers License (or ability to get one)
• Ability to travel 80 of the time
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent Customer Service and results oriented
• Effective problem solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written English and Spanish
• Adaptable and flexible
• Comfortable in various industries e.g. manufacturing food & beverage
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Internetresearch /reporting/analysis tools
• Maintains a global perspective and is culturally sensitive and aware
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
• Comfortable with confrontation with a diplomatic and easy demeanor
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment with persons of varying socioeconomic status
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• SA8000 Auditor Certification RBA BSCI Certification or equivalent is a plus

Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA:

We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.

Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!

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