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Contract Assessor
@ Standards Council of Canada | Conseil canadien des normes
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
The Standards Council of Canada is hiring several contract assessors for its Laboratory Accreditation Program. The work involves onsite and remote assessments of laboratory personnel, records and procedures against ISO/IEC standards, with reporting to a Lead Inspector. The posting states the role is contractual, requires Canadian citizenship, permanent residence or a work visa, and requires bilingual or French or English fluency, with travel within Canada and the U.S.
Responsibilities:
- Déterminer la portée de l'inspection avec le personnel du CCN
- Mener des entrevues pour évaluer la compétence du personnel
- Examiner les dossiers pour vérifier la conformité
- Observer le travail du personnel et rédiger des constats
Requirements summary:
- Citoyenneté canadienne, résidence permanente ou permis de travail
- Bilinguisme ou maîtrise du français ou de l'anglais
- Expertise technique dans un secteur ciblé
- Excellentes compétences analytiques et sens du détail
- Maîtrise avancée de Microsoft Office
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
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Standards Council of Canada | Conseil canadien des normes
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Established in 1970 as a federal Crown corporation, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is Canada’s voice on standards and accreditation on the national and international stage. SCC works closely with a vast network of partners to promote the development of effective and efficient standards that protect the health, safety and well-being of Canadians while helping businesses prosper. As Canada’s leading accreditation organization, SCC creates market confidence at home and abroad by ensuring that conformity assessment bodies meet the highest national and international standards. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Société d’État fédérale établie en 1970, le Conseil canadien des normes (CCN) est le chef de file canadien de la normalisation et de l’accréditation nationales et internationales. Il collabore étroitement avec un vaste réseau pour promouvoir l’élaboration de normes efficaces et efficientes qui favorisent la santé, la sécurité et le bien-être de la population canadienne, ainsi que la prospérité des entreprises. Organisme d’accréditation principal du Canada, il renforce la confiance des marchés au pays et à l’étranger en veillant à ce que les organismes d’évaluation de la conformité respectent les normes nationales et internationales les plus rigoureuses.
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Established in 1970 as a federal Crown corporation, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is Canada’s voice on standards and accreditation on the national and international stage. SCC works closely with a vast network of partners to promote the development of effective and efficient standards that protect the health, safety and well-being of Canadians while helping businesses prosper. As Canada’s leading…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1970 |
| Specialties | National Accreditation for standards development organizationstesting and certification agenciescoordinates the development of standards. |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Contract Assessors – Laboratory Accreditation Program
(Several positions available)
Several positions and a pool of candidates
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking to technical experts to assessments with the Laboratory Accreditation Program, including onsite technical expertise and remote assessment activities on a contractual basis.
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Key Activities
- Works closely with the SCC personnel to determine the scope of the inspection.
- Conducts interviews as part of a team, or independently, to assess the competence of personnel.
- Reviews records to assess evidence of conformity with relevant criteria.
- Observes the work of personnel to assess the conformity to procedures and application of relevant criteria.
- Reports to the Lead Inspector on findings and provides 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
- Strong technical, analytical and review skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Sound judgement and evaluation abilities
- 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)
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 U.S., occasionally of short notice
- Work in a variety of industrial, commercial and manufacturing environments
Technical Knowledge
We are seeking individuals who have specific knowledge or expertise in one or more of the following sectors:
The following opportunities are available:
Testing and Calibration Laboratory Accreditation Programs (ISO/IEC 17025):
- Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference (EMC and EMI)
- Expertise in Electrical/Electronic –
- An assessor with some of the following expertise/experience:
- Conductors
- Conduit and Sprinkler Systems
- Electrical Rotating Machines
- Insulators
- Switches and Controls
- Transformers
- Wiring and Related Products
- Energy Star
- Energy Efficiency Verification (EEV)
- Electrical Appliances
- Forensic Toxicologist
- French-speaking Forensic assessor with expertise in Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis
- Unprocessed Milk – Microbiologist & Chemist (or a Chemist who can assess micro methods for unprocessed milk)
- Calibration
Proficiency Testing Provider ISO/IEC 17043
- Contract assessor and /or technical expert
Reference Material Producer ISO/IEC 17034
- Contract assessor and /or technical expert
Important Notes:
- To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter indicating which technical area you are applying for, and clearly demonstrating how you meet the Essential Qualifications listed in the role description.
- Your application must be submitted before the closing date.
- All applications will be considered; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
- We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those applicants whose qualifications are most relevant will be considered and contacted.
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