Standards Specialist - Ottawa, Canada - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

:

At UL, we know why we come to work:

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Standards Specialist at UL Standards and Engagement.

This is a hybrid position

based

in the

Ottawa, Canada office.

The
Standards Specialist will support the standards development process, to develop and revise standards used to evaluate the safety of various product types for UL Standards & Engagement.

The Standards Specialist will support the development of standards related to Canadian electric utility workplace safety and live working, and is responsible for ensuring that accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accredited standards development procedures are followed during the process.

UL Standards and Engagement:

At UL Standards & Engagement, we wake up every day with a common purpose:

to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth.

We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change.

Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely

What you'll learn & achieve:

As the Standards Specialist

, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL Standards and Engagement as you:

Support the development and revision of standards activities utilizing accreditation procedures and knowledge of internal business requirements.
Evaluate assigned portfolio for standards development needs and opportunities.
Build relationships and engage stakeholders in the standards development process.
Evaluate Technical Committee membership rosters and to ensure membership consists of a balanced representative group of stakeholders. Recruit new Technical Committee members as appropriate.
Maintain relationships with engineers, scientists, and other technical stakeholders.
Provide recommendations to Program Managers on their assigned portfolio of standards.
Perform other duties as directed.

What makes you a great fit**:

Basic understanding of project management.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent problemsolving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential.

- problems and recommend solutions.

Ability to work and collaborate with others in a fastpaced environment with organization, attention to detail, responsiveness, and accountability.
Team player that values cooperation and collaboration.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, specifically PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

Bachelor's Degree. Technical Degree preferred.
Knowledge of concepts related to combustion processes, cabling installations and conduit systems, a plus. knowledge of concepts related to electric utility and electrical safety.
UL Standards and Engagement has COVID19 protocols and policies in place to ensure the safety of our employees, _

- customers_
- and clients. Effective November 1, 2021, the company mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment (except _
- where_

What you'll experience working at UL:

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Mission:

For UL Standards and Engagement, corporate and social responsibility isn't new.

Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 128 years and is deeply ingrained in everything we do.

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People:

Ask any UL Standards and Engagement employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL Standards and Engagement.

We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
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Interesting work:

Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers' create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
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Grow & achieve:

We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL Standards and Engagement University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

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Total Rewards:

All employees at UL Solutions, UL Research Institutes, and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% o