GMA Project Specialist

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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:

• Coordinates and delegates between CSA Operations staff International Partners/Agencies foreign regulators and customers as required to accomplish project objectives. Responds to customer inquiries on foreign certification and related technical and regulatory requirements.

• Responds to customer inquiries for information on foreign certification and approvals concerning products to be exported to a foreign country. These inquiries can be related to technical as well as regulatory requirements.

• Plans directs and coordinates designated GMA projects. Ensures that the goals of each project meet customer needs and are accomplished within the prescribed time frame funding parameters and regulatory requirements. Activities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Identification of project scope and estimated cost lead time and applicable foreign government procedure;
• Identify applicable safety standards for foreign approval;
• Identify regulatory codes and laws for foreign approval;
• Provide engineering inputs to testing facilities for product testing (i.e. specify tests to be performed);
• Arrange alternative testing services with International Partners and other organizations to complete projects when it makes more sense to be done elsewhere;
• Customize engineering projects/reports to meet foreign requirements;
• Assign project tasks to certification engineers for review of non-CSA test reports. Assignment can also include additional testing of GMA clients products;
• Review engineering reports for completeness;
• Ensure all applicable forms are completed properly;
• Ensure project cost and obligations are met.

• Coordinates with other departments International Partners/Agencies and foreign regulators to deliver one-stop service to customers. Provides a point of contact for customers that are requiring certification in multiple geographic locations especially those utilizing the CB and CE marking services.

• Keeps up-to-date on international certification requirements. Researches and gathers information and updates on foreign technical requirements government regulations administrative guidelines and working practices and forms for foreign approvals. Compiles and maintains a data base system containing such information. Informs and directs internal staff on national deviations and country specific Safety Standards and requirements associated with the preparation of engineering reports.

• Plans organizes and conducts training sessions with customers internal staff and International Partners/Agencies to ensure consistency of process and maintenance of technical competence. Develops training materials to encompass regulatory requirements procedural requirements and conformity requirements for each country of interest. Arranges for subject matter experts to assist with technical training and/or conduct training sessions as required.

• Documents reviews and updates GMA working processes and procedures so that all users of the information can provide consistent cost effective and timely services.

• Bachelors degree preferably in Engineering and/or equivalent 5 more years experience in compliance industry
• 5 years industry experience and preferably 2 more years experience with CENELEC IEC or IEC-based standards
• PMP is preferred
• Bilingual is preferred
• Knowledge of CSA Group programs and services
• Mentoring skills
• Computer proficiency (word processing and Microsoft office suites); keyboarding
• Strong problem-solving ability; detail oriented
• Ability to work independently
• High level of communication skills (verbal and written) Excellent listening and retention skills
• Initiate and ability to develop new customer contacts
• Responsive and pleasant when dealing with external and internal customers peers and co-workers
• Flexible in schedule and time management
• Strong organization creativity and project management skills to plan for projects events and conferences
• Problem resolution skills to deliver high quality and timely services

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.