Regulatory and Compliance Team Lead

Regulatory and Compliance Team Lead

ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC. 

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally. 

Recognized as one of "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2023" by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention. 

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

Role:

CoolIT Systems is seeking a Regulatory & Compliance Team Lead/Manager to oversee engineers responsible for safety certification, EMI/EMC compliance, and environmental testing. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Test and Qualification, this role ensures products meet global regulatory standards through strong leadership and technical expertise. The successful candidate will guide safety certifications, ensure compliance with UL/CSA/IEC/ISO standards, and support qualification and reliability testing for CoolIT's next-generation cooling solutions.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage Regulatory & Compliance team, ensuring high-quality execution of compliance testing and certification activities.
• Oversee product safety certification, EMI/EMC, and environmental testing in accordance with UL/CSA and other international standards.
• Lead all activities related to UL Data Acceptance Program (CTF-2/CTF-3)
• Supervise compliance safety certification testing as per UL/CSA and other standards.
• Coordinate with third-party certification bodies (UL, CSA, etc.) for product evaluations, testing, and certification approvals.
• Review technical documentation prior to submission for certification.
• Provide technical leadership in electrical safety, mechanical compliance, EMI/EMC, and environmental testing.
• Manage internal and external audits related to product safety and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor, coach, and support compliance engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with design, validation, and production teams to integrate compliance requirements early in the product development cycle.
• Maintain accurate project tracking, documentation, and reporting throughout all compliance activities.
• Analyze test results and verify product conformance to internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with global teams across time zones to ensure alignment and timely project execution.
• Prepare and present technical reports summarizing test results, reliability findings, and recommendations. 

WHO YOU ARE: 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering or a related field, master's degree is an asset.
• Minimum 5+ years of confirmed experience in product safety compliance testing at ISO 17025 or UL DAP accredited test facility, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of UL/CSA/IEC safety standards related to electronics and IT equipment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 17025 and UL Data Acceptance Program 
• Hands-on experience with compliance testing procedures and certification process.
• Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, environmental, and EMC testing methods and equipment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to lead and motivate technical teams in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. 

Skills:

• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills. 

WHY COOLIT? 

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values. 

Benefits

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like "The Big Coffee Break" that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Employee ownership program.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.