Technical Montreal, QC, CA 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1055 Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually QAI Job Number: QAI-PSBPI-09242026 JOB TITLE: Project Specialist II (Building Products)

LOCATION:
Remote (Canada)
- If located within close and reasonable proximity toone of QAI's offices (Toronto, ON or Burnaby, BC), the role would be in-office NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 CATEGORY: Construction Materials CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED SALARY RANGE: $65,000 to $80,000 annually BACKGROUND: Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization that serves the building, technology, and construction industries (among others) with cost-effective solutions through our in-house capabilities/services, and an established world-wide network of qualified affiliates. The QAI name and logo have become well-recognized throughout the Certification world resulting in steady growth of our Certification, Testing, and Inspection business streams. Currently, we are looking for a Project Specialist to join our growing Building Products team and support future expansion. DUTIES :You will perform, but not be limited to the following duties:
- Plan review drawings and documents relating to buildings to determine compliance with the relevant Building Codes and standards.
- Become familiar with the Building Codes of Canada, National Plumbing Code, National Gas Code, and the Canadian Electrical Code.
- Write concise, detailed, accurate, and objective reports
- Travel throughout Canada and the USA to perform inspections at manufacturing sites
- Perform testing, witness testing, prepare reports, or review reports to evaluate building products to nationally recognized building safety standards (CSA, UL, ASTM, etc.)




- Review building codes to identify building product requirements, write test plans, evaluate construction products to code requirements, and write concise evaluation reports.
- Assist clients with determining the applicable requirements for their products and/or the evaluation needed to validate compliance when a product is modified.
- Assist with the design and construction of testing jigs and test sample assemblies. Document construction methods and results of tests/inspections.
- Perform product inspections and product sampling at client sites which may involve travel throughout Canada and the USA
- Become familiar with and comply with the QAI quality system and administrative procedures.
- Be able to write and review concise, objective, and informative reports and documents.
- Be able to interact effectively and professionally with customers 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:
Minimum:
- Have a technical diploma or completed a trades program from an accredited Institution. The following subject areas of education are beneficial: building plan reviewing, building science, plumbing/gas/electrical trades, material or mechanical engineering
- Previous experience with construction materials and construction practices is a benefit
- Possess superior MS Word and Excel skills,



be proficient with Email and Adobe Acrobat.
- Possess "Valuable Laboratory Practice" skills essential for testing products.
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and French at native or near-native proficiency level.

Requirements:
- 2+ years of Project Specialist or related experience
- Professional Engineer (P.
Eng.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) license required with an ability to obtain P.
Eng. within one year of hire if an EIT.
- Fluent in French at a Native or Near-Native proficiency level. Key Technical Competence:
- Practical knowledge in the areas of expertise.
- Able to provide technical guidance on requirements in testing, inspection, and/or certification in their relevant field of expertise.
- Able to evaluate necessary requirements for testing, inspection, and/or certification and develop timelines which meet the needs of the client and QAI.
- Able to meet expected timelines and grasps the concept of prioritization.
- Able to multi-task and coordinate many activities across multiple departments, teams, and locations within the organization.
- Able to identify conformance to test, inspection, and/or certification criteria and communicate this to clients and throughout the organization. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- You must hold a valid driver's license.
- You must hold a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport, and must be able to travel to the US and international destinations. Additional Assets include:
- Level I first aid or higher 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 o

📌 Bilingual Plan Reviewer (Montreal)
🏢 QAI Laboratories
📍 Montreal