Lab Technician

Employment Status:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Edmonton team at CSA Group As part of the laboratory team you will have the opportunity to test new and emerging products for compliance to safety standards before they hit the market. Reporting to the Product Group Manager, you will be involved in a world class organization dedicated to serving our clients and creating a better, safer, and more sustainable world.

**Responsibilities**:

- Set-up and operate a wide range of laboratory test equipment, and conduct specific and routine tests; disassemble, assemble, and prepare test samples; record technical data, draft test reports.
- Conduct compliance testing on client's products in CSA Group's Edmonton labs. This will encompass a variety of test procedures used to test products destined for ordinary industrial locations as well as hazardous industrial locations where products are tested in our explosion lab.
- Troubleshoot and repair electric or electronic equipment as needed to facilitate testing.
- Participate in lab improvement projects such as documenting testing procedures and equipment configurations, streamlining the process for scheduling execution of product testing, and enhancing safety aspects of testing.
- Work with the other Lab Technicians and Certifiers in order to complete test activities within project timelines.
- Maintain good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carry out assigned laboratory clean-up duties and preventive maintenance.
- Become familiar with our metrology system for maintaining calibration of critical test equipment.
- Perform other lab duties as assigned by the Manager.

Education and Experience:

- Electrical or electronics technology diploma or engineering degree
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles
- Practical knowledge of and experience with test and measurement instruments and equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multi meters and operation of machines such as drills, mill machines, table saw, band saw, and various hand tools

**Skills**:

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting promised delivery dates.
- Must be team-oriented with good interpersonal skills and abilities to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Self-motivated and client-service oriented.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, follow-through, and evaluate assigned functions and duties.
- Good organizational and time management skills necessary to complete job tasks independently and in a time-efficient manner.
- Reasonable knowledge of networking and communication protocols.
- Demonstrated awareness of safety principles
- CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at _
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