Technical Manager - HAZLOC, Edmonton, AB

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is actively seeking a Technical Manager- HAZLOC, to join our Electrical team in Edmonton, AB.

Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

This Technical Manager - HAZLOC position is responsible for the technical management of an assigned lab, including managing the technical growth of the team and assisting with the development and direction of strategic plans and growth initiatives and implementation of the training and accreditation needs of that growth.

Salary & Benefits Information

When working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays.

What you'll do:

• Manage, train and lead technical personnel
• Help manage budgeted costs and exceed monthly production/revenue and profit goals for the office
• Assess, monitor, report, and improve on lab productivity
• Identify and develop processes to enhance and maximize efficiencies and margin/expense through training and development
• Coordinate with other working groups to effectively reach and exceed targeted goals
• Mentor and develop staff by setting appropriate goals and objectives
• Work with management to ensure facility assets in accordance with Intertek Safety, Health, Quality and Compliance Policies
• Attend technical trade or association meetings
• Serve as a technical resource to employees and clients
• Make recommendations on improvements to operational processes to maximum efficiencies
• Interact with clients, accreditors and/or Authority Having Jurisdiction to resolve issues
• Provide support to engineering and sales, including quoting assistance
• Make business recommendations on capital expenditures and other initiatives
• Promote new business opportunities
• Work with technical staff to provide technical reviews
• Perform other work as required, including revenue generating (project work)

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in engineering and/or business administration
• Minimum of five years technical management experience in an engineering environment, preferably within a testing or product development laboratory
• Minimum of three years general management experience or supervision of staff
• Advanced experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety stdandards (i.e.: ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC),
• Prior experience managing a technical team
• Microsoft Office software expertise
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 15%
• A valid driver's license and reliable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership and team building skills
• Must be self-motivated and assertive
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Management within a testing or product development lab, product testing and certification.

Intertek Total Quality Assured

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.canada@intertek.com

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