Job Description
Statut d'emploi: Permanent Type d'heures: À temps plein Nous avons besoin de vous pour former une équipe de calibre mondial Les activités du Groupe CSA reposent sur l’atteinte d’un idéal : rendre le monde meilleur, plus sûr et plus durable.Cet ideal est au coeur de notre mission depuis 1919, année où nous avons élaboré notre première norme d’ingénierie sur les ponts ferroviaires. Aujourd’hui, près de 100 ans plus tard, le Groupe CSA compte plus de 3 500 normes, codes et produits connexes. Le Groupe CSA, dont le siège social se trouve au Canada, est présent à l’échelle mondiale : il possède plus de 30 laboratoires et bureaux en Europe, en Asie et en Amérique du Nord. Il propose des services de mise à l’essai, d’inspection et de certification d’une vaste gamme de produits — des articles de maison aux technologies de pointe — pour veiller à ce qu’ils répondent à des exigences strictes en matière de sécurité, de performance et d’impact sur l’environnement. Nos employés sont fiers que leur travail ait une incidence positive sur la vie des gens. Nous avons besoin de personnes comme vous pour poursuivre notre mission en ce sens. Résumé du travail: Job Summary: CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for a Project Manager, Standards Development - Electrical. In this challenging and rewarding role, you will facilitate the development of leading-edge standards solutions by enabling technical discussions and promoting consensus amongst key stakeholders, interacting with industry experts, manufacturers, academia, researchers, scientists, and government officials. Developed by volunteer members through an accredited process, CSA Group standards are used by a broad base of stakeholders to help enhance safety and sustainability for people and business. Responsibilities: As a Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for: • The management of standards development activities with a focus on Canadian Electrical Code Part II, product standards related to consumer and commercial, industrial, wiring, and wiring device products and, Canadian Electrical Code Part I Installation Code. • Overseeing all aspects of the standards development process, which may include the management of multiple Canadian, US, and/or international standards development projects. • Identifying project timelines and budgets in accordance with CSA Directives and procedures. • Developing a portfolio roadmap for product standards with a clear intent to address market and stakeholder needs. • Developing key stakeholder relationships (with academia, regulators, industry etc). • Identifying and pursuing potential areas of new opportunities (e.g. new standards’ requirements, training, and education programs) related to the assigned standards portfolio. • Support in creation of technical standards outlines to be used as seed documents for new standards development projects. This includes identifying high level construction, marking, and testing requirements for member review and consideration. This dynamic role will require a sound understanding of the various processes and procedures of the company, many of which are mandated under the accreditation of CSA Standards by both the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). A key element of the Project Manager role is to ensure that these processes and procedures are adhered to, and that the timelines of the project are achieved within the defined budget. This entails: • Establishing timelines for project activities, determining project resource requirements (e.g. funding, personnel support), and assembling overall project schedules. • Facilitation of consensus development of electrical safety products standards by CSA volunteer committee members. • A capacity to engage and manage a diverse stakeholder community, and the ability to manage conflict. • The day-to-day management of committee activities, delivering on project milestones and revenue targets. • The execution of work in compliance with CSA Directives and/or ISO/IEC Directives related to projects. • Working with committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs to manage volunteer committee membership including member recruitment and improving committee performance. • Liaising with clients, management, Legal and Finance to develop proposals, contracts, and financial analyses for new projects. Education: Technical degree or Technologist (BSc, B.Eng or CET) in an appropriate technical field. Experience: • 5-10 years relevant experience within the electrical products sector with 3-5 years’ experience in Standards Development and/or Project Management. • Technical understanding and experience working with the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, and II. • Knowledge of the standards’ industry, government policy, industry landscape and funding programs/models would be an asset. • Experience writing proposals and business plans. Skills: • Excellent Project Management, organizational and planning skills. • Creative, participative, and flexible approach to managing work assignments. • Strong ability to network, manage relationships, identify opportunities, and win new business. • Strong leadership, decision-making and negotiation skills. • High degree of self-motivation, resilience, adaptability and flexibility. • Developed computer skills (word processing, presentation software, project planning software, spreadsheet etc). • Highly developed oral, facilitation and communication skills. • Bilingualism would be an asset. Travel: Some travel will be required.