Job Posting Title

Certification and Testing Manager

Job Description Applus+ QPS is an accredited third‑party testing, certification and field evaluation body for electrical and electronic products. Founded in 1995, it became a part of Applus+ Laboratories in 2020. Its headquarters are in Toronto, Canada and its certification offices in Ohio, US and the Netherlands, and its services are provided worldwide.

Applus+ QPS services enable its customers to meet national and international regulatory requirements related to electrical safety, energy efficiency, and explosive atmospheres and include:

Testing, certification and Field Evaluation for North American Market Access

Applus+ QPS has all the necessary accreditations and recognitions to provide market access for electrical and electronic products in North America. The Applus+ QPSmarks and labels can be considered proof of compliance with applicable national standards.

This includes certification of Ex products, as well as compliance with energy efficiency requirements.

Applus+ QPS is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) by the US Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). It is also accredited as a certification and inspection body under SO/IEC 17065 and ISO/IEC 17020 standards and as an A2LA as a testing laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025).

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated

Certification and Testing Manager

for

Hazardous Locations

to lead and grow our global Hazardous Locations (HazLoc) certification programs.



This role serves as the organization's technical authority for hazardous location certifications and plays a critical role in maintaining accreditation, advancing technical excellence, supporting business growth, and representing the company within key industry and standards organizations.

The ideal candidate is a recognized technical expert with extensive experience in product certification, hazardous locations compliance, standards development, and accreditation activities. This position offers the opportunity to influence international certification programs, mentor technical teams, and help shape the future direction of our HazLoc services.

What You'll Do Technical Leadership

Serve as the primary technical expert for:

IECEx Equipment Scheme and Competency of Personnel (CoPC) Scheme

ATEX Certification Programs

North American Hazardous Location Certification Programs

Regional certification programs, including Brazil, Korea, Japan, the Middle East, and other global markets

Provide expert guidance and technical interpretations related to certification requirements, standards, and compliance programs.

Review, interpret, and communicate updates to international and regional standards.

Drive continuous improvement of certification processes, procedures, and technical practices.

Support complex certification projects and provide technical oversight to certification staff.

Training & Organizational Development

Mentor,



train, and support the professional development of certification and engineering personnel.

Develop internal competency programs and qualification plans.

Foster technical excellence and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Accreditation & Quality Support

Support accreditation activities and maintain compliance with certification body requirements.

Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team on audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Assist with expanding accreditation scope and supporting current service offerings.

Industry Representation

Represent the organization and maintain active participation in industry committees, standards development groups, and regulatory forums, including:

IECEx ExMC and ExTAG Committees

ATEX ExNBG Meetings

ICHL Meetings

USNC/IECEx Meetings

UL Standards Technical Committees (including TC 60079)

IEC TC31 Committees

NFPA Standards Committees

Other industry and regulatory forums as required

Business Growth & Strategy

Partner with leadership to identify new market opportunities and service offerings.

Support strategic planning and business development initiatives.

Contribute to the expansion of accreditation programs and certification capabilities.

Provide technical expertise during customer engagements and business development activities.

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience with

📌 Certification and Testing Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Applus+ Laboratories
📍 Winnipeg