Several positions and a pool of candidates
Reference Number: CA-09
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking assessors with experience in Aerospace Quality Management Systems on a contractual basis.
SCC’s Aerospace Quality Management System scheme allows management system certification bodies to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17021-1 to perform certification to AS9100, AS9110 and AS9120. Assessors with expertise in these standards and with advanced auditing experience play an essential role on our assessment teams.
SCC’s customers provide a wide variety of certification services for management systems, as well as in other sectors. Applicants with knowledge of multiple management system schemes or experience in other areas of accreditation are preferred.
Key Activities
Work closely with SCC personnel to determine the scope and criteria to be assessed
Conduct interviews as part of a team, or independently, to assess the competence of personnel
Review records to assess evidence of conformity to applicable criteria
Observe the work of personnel to assess the conformity to procedures and application of relevant criteria
Report to the Lead Assessor on findings and provide recommendations based on evidence
Essential Qualifications
Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident/work visa for the duration of the contract
Language Requirements
Various: bilingual imperative, French imperative, English imperative
Skills
Highly developed auditing practices
Strong technical, analytical and review skills
Excellent attention to detail
Sound judgement and evaluation abilities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Strong interpersonal skills, both within an assessment team and with customers
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, and familiar with information and communication technology (e.g. web-based communications software); comfortable conducting remote assessments
Abilities
Work with limited supervision
Effectively represent SCC and follow SCC’s policies and procedures
Meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Availability to travel within Canada and the United States, occasionally on short notice
Ability to work in a variety of environments
Required Technical Knowledge
Sufficient experience in the aviation, space and defense sector to understand International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) sector-specific terminology, processes, practices, and product requirements needed to review and interpret the outputs of certification bodies operating the Aviation, Space, and Defense Industry Controlled Other Party (ICOP) scheme
Understanding of the ICOP aerospace quality management system scheme
At least two years of relevant experience related to management systems certification in the aerospace sector
Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9101 standard requirements
Understanding of the Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS) standard AS9100
Understanding of the ICOP resolutions published in the Online Aerospace Supplier Information System (IAQG-OASIS) in the ICOP Resolutions Log
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Technical Knowledge
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
Understanding of the application of all AS 9104-series standards (AS9104/1; AS9104/2; AS9104/3)
Understanding of the implementation of AS9104/1 and AS9104/2
Understanding of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, AS9110 and AS9120
Understanding of SCC’s other Management System Accreditation Program schemes
Formal training or extensive experience conducting quality management system audits
Important Notes
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each essential qualification criteria. Failure to do so will result in the applicant being screened out of the career opportunity.
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