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The technician will prepare and set up building product samples for testing according to safety standards and operate laboratory equipment to measure physical properties. They are also responsible for documenting test results, writing objective reports, and performing factory inspections at remote client sites.

Job details

QAI JOB NUMBER: QAI-TOR-TECH-09182026 JOB TITLE: Technician I - Technician II LOCATION: Toronto, ON CATEGORY: Building Products SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $60,000 CAD annually NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled BACKGROUND: Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization serving the building, technology, and construction industries, among others. We provide cost-effective solutions through our in-house capabilities and a global network of qualified affiliates. The QAI name and logo have become well recognized throughout the Certification world, driving steady growth across our business streams. QAI has an exciting career opportunity with the Building Products department. We are currently looking for a Junior to Senior Testing Technician to join our Toronto, ON location. Our ideal candidate would be someone who has a technical diploma with four years of experience or more, working in a structural or construction laboratory testing environment in the testing, inspection, and certification industry, with knowledge of common ASTM, UL and CSA test methods relating to building products. Flexibility in work schedule and working overtime, if needed, is ideal. DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to, the following: * Prepare and set up building product samples for testing, following drawings, and test procedures to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.). * Build test fixtures, frames, boxes, and other test setups needed to conduct the testing. * Operate laboratory test equipment and instruments used to measure heat, moisture, air movement, temperature, and other physical properties. Build test bucks for windows and doors and document results of tests, inspections and evaluations. * Perform physical testing of fenestration products (windows, doors, and skylights) to determine environmental performance of these products: * Insulation materials * Building envelope materials * Guardrail systems * Windows and doors * Steel panel products * Structural panels * Become familiar with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures. * Be able to travel throughout Canada and the USA as business dictates. * Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative test reports, and documents. * Perform factory inspections at remote client sites. * Be able to interact effectively and professionally with customer and colleagues, as required. * Must be willing to be part of an energetic team with a can-do attitude. * Other duties as assigned by the manager or its designee. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will: * Possess Technical Diploma in a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. * Preferably 1-3 years related experience in a structural or construction laboratory testing environment in the testing, inspection, and certification industry * Knowledge of US and Canada building codes and referenced nationally recognized safety standards is a plus. * Possess the ability to read, understand, and apply technical standards towards product certification, testing, and inspection. * Possess superior MS Word and Excel skills, be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat. * Possess “Good Laboratory Practice” skills essential for testing products. * Possess good interpersonal and communication skills. * Comfortable with flexible work schedule and working overtime, if needed, is ideal. KEY COMPETENCIES * Maintains a level of technical competence in the specified field of testing. * Maintains a level of technical competence in the field of testing to ensure validity of test results. * Conducts supervised and/or unsupervised testing, data analysis and test report preparation. * Scope of technical authority shall be limited by the level of authorization as shown in the competency matrix. * Assists the Project Manager, Engineer, or Operations/Division Manager in the supervision of testing, data analysis and test report preparation. * Cooperates well with others and acts professionally ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: * Candidate must hold a valid driver's license * Forklift License preferred Additional Assets include: * Previous experience with construction materials and building code compliance practices in the US and Canada APPLYING: QAI Laboratories offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including base salary and bonus/commissions, medical, dental, and other perks. We are committed to the long-term success of our employees. Interested? Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@qai.org [careers@qai.org]. Applications will only be accepted when emailed in MS Word or PDF format and must have a job-specific cover letter. Please be sure to include the QAI job number in the subject line of your communication. Check our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careers [https://qai.org/careers/]. Join our Team! Learn, Develop, Grow! At QAI, you will have the opportunity to put your aptitude, experience, knowledge, and desire to learn to the test. We make a difference in people’s lives through the work we do as a top-notch Product Testing, Certification, and Inspection body, whilst providing rewarding careers for our employees. Equal Opportunity Employer QAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Note: No sponsorship is available. ***

What you’ll do

The technician will prepare and set up building product samples for testing according to safety standards and operate laboratory equipment to measure physical properties. They are also responsible for documenting test results, writing objective reports, and performing factory inspections at remote client sites.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a technical diploma in an engineering discipline and have 1-3 years of experience in a structural or construction laboratory testing environment. Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of building codes and safety standards are required, along with a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Bonus • Commissions

Listed skills

• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Structural testing
• Construction laboratory testing
• ASTM standards
• UL standards
• CSA standards
• Building codes
• Technical reporting
• Data analysis
• Laboratory equipment operation
• Fenestration testing
• Quality systems
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Adobe Acrobat
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Authorization (Computing)
• Communication
• Operations
• Microsoft Excel
• Safety Standards
• Energetic
• Willingness To Learn
• Report Writing
• Valid Driver's License
• Construction
• Technical Standard
• Product Testing
• Test Design
• Building Codes
• Microsoft Word
• Technical Authority
• Quality Management Systems
• Product Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Laboratory Testing
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• ASTM International Standards
• Building Envelope

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Technology
• Building Technician
• Materials Tester
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers