Certification Services Representative - Grande Prairie, AB

Compensation Band: 4

Compensation Range: $67,086.00 to $83,857.50 per year

Your expertise shapes our business

At the CWB Group, we find fulfillment and inspiration knowing that we are performing meaningful and purposeful work. Every day is a new adventure with opportunities to learn from industry leaders and, most importantly, from each other. When you join the CWB Group, you become part of a diverse and inclusive, tight-knit team passionate about making a global impact.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The CWB Group believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees from a diverse candidate pool.

Work with us and achieve your career goals

For almost 75 years, our employees have been the backbone of our business, driving our success and extraordinary reputation. We challenge our employees to take charge of their careers and provide growth opportunities, tools and resources to reach their goals.

What to expect

As a Certification Services Representative, you are responsible for providing and maintaining certification services for new and existing clients and to promote other CWB related service lines. This includes:

• Auditing of companies – validating welding activities i.e. verification of personnel and their welding credentials; ensure compliance to applicable codes and standards (e.g. CSA W47.1 CSA W186, CSA 47.2 and etc.); verification of procedure type documents; provide relevant opportunities for improvement (OFI).
• Procedure testing – Conduct testing for non – prequalified joint assembly as per the requirements of CSA W59.
• Welder testing – Conduct individual performance testing as per the requirements of CSA W47.1 and CSA W47.2.
• Public Safety activities- visiting job sites, liaising with building inspectors, engineers, and current and prospective clients.

In this position, you will report to the Regional Manager, Western Certification. You will work PRIMARILY in person onsite at client locations in Grande Prairie, AB, or as required and occasionally work from your home office providing remote services. This position will require approximately 90% local travel and 10% out of town/overnight travel. We are embracing radical flexibility, where employees are encouraged to work a schedule that works best for them, their team, and their clients.

What you bring to the table

• Minimum 5-10 years hands-on experience in the Welding Fabrication and Inspection industry, or as a Welding Educator
• Technical background and knowledge of the Welding and Joining industry
• CSA 178.2 Level 1 or 2 Inspectors Qualifications or industry equivalent (e.g. API/ CWI/ TWI Inspectors)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work with indirect supervision
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience in using web-based platform e.g. Microsoft Teams
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Must be able to travel within assigned territory and be in possession of appropriate travel documents as needed (e.g. passport)

The following qualifications are considered assets

• CWB Welding Supervisor Qualification or prior Supervisory/Managerial experience
• Welding Technician/Technologist Diploma
• Experience in theoretical and/or practical welder training
• Prior experience working in a QA/QC environment
• Prior experience auditing existing Quality Management Systems

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary structure
• Comprehensive medical benefits for you and your dependents
• Flexible work schedule
• RRSP and pension program
• Structured career development: we offer education and training opportunities to help you reach your goals

Accommodation

The CWB Group is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us when applying and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Apply today!

Note: CWB does not presently use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our recruitment and selection processes.

Experience

Preferred

• Minimum 5 years hands on experience in the Welding Fabrication industry, or as a CWB Welding Supervisor. Technical background and knowledge of the welding and joining industry Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Level II
• Level I

Skills

Preferred

• Interpersonal
• Technical Skills
• Time Management
• customer service

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity