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At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

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Job Summary:Responsible for providing strategic and execution leadership in the development of standards-based solutions for their area of program discipline; addressing the needs of industry, government and the public, primarily through the management of a team of Project Managers. Accountable for achieving program operational objectives; publication plan, revenues, costs, project schedules, employee engagement and customer loyalty, as well as other measures listed on the annual Dashboard. Accountable for achieving established budgets related to revenue, expenses and margin. Responsible for securing funding for the development of standards.CSA Group Standards Division has an opportunity for a Program Manager, Energy Efficiency and Renewables, reporting to the Director, Electrical Standards. The Program Manager (PGM) is responsible for providing strategic and execution leadership in the development of standards-based solutions for the Energy Efficiency and Renewables program; addressing the needs of industry, government and the public, primarily through the management of a team of Project Managers.
A leader, motivator, and builder, you thrive on developing and executing plans and strategies for expanding CSA's presence in Energy Efficiency and Renewables standards. An outstanding relationship builder, you have a track record of developing and maintaining strategic relationships with senior leaders within industry, government and academia.
Facilitative and customer-driven, you have a knack for developing the solutions that pragmatically address CSA clients' needs. You also understand the importance of effective people and process management, utilizing CSA's metrics to augment your team's decision-making.
You have proven, well-developed decision-making and communication skills, along with exceptional organizational and people development abilities. You show initiative, ensuring that all financial targets are met (revenue, cost and margin), as well as being someone who is motivated, resilient and flexible. Detail and process orientation is important, as is the ability to work well with people at all levels and with divergent interests.
Responsibilities: Hires, continually assesses, trains and develops Project Managers, to ensure program objectives are achieved.
Meets regularly with staff to ensure standards projects are achieving their objectives (e.g. timelines), within prescribed budgets, planning and executing corrective actions as required, while meeting policy and procedures from Standards Council of Canada. Develops annual business plan for the program, including the execution plan and budget.
Works with the Director, Strategic Initiatives Manager, and other sector staff, to drive business development opportunities within the scope of the program, to ensure continual growth of the full portfolio of products and services, interfacing with other groups as required (e.g. Commercial, Marketing, Government Relations, and TIC division).
Interfaces with external parties to advance the work of the program, facilitates knowledge transfer, and manages program specific stakeholder issues. This includes working with organizations such as IEC, NGOs, industry associations, strategic partners, government agencies, etc.
Committee management, as applicable (e.g., Strategic Steering Committees), including establishing the scope of work to be completed, preparation of meeting agendas/minutes/documents, managing required resources, maintaining current and balanced membership, and providing ongoing project management and strategic leadership in conjunction with the Chair and Vice-Chair. Manages key program funding contracts, as applicable, and relationships with key funders and related stakeholders.
Provides support to Strategic Initiatives Manager and Project Managers in development and sustaining of Communities for their program area; including developing social media strategy, membership models, participation, funding, and communication with members.
Responsible to continuously improve Customer Loyalty and employee engagement in the program area.
Decisions making:
- Overall project plans submitted by Project Managers, including timelines and budgets.
- Assignment of responsibility for new projects and product initiatives.
- Portfolio mix (e.g. standards areas to be withdrawn, new subject areas to be added).
- Personnel training and development plans.
- Performance assessment and development planning for personnel.
- All business travel requests, including attendance of staff at conferences.
Recommendations:
- Annual strategic and business plans, including budgets, operational execution plans, headcount, etc.
- Contracting of outside parties (e.g. training organizations, business partners).
- Disciplinary actions contemplated dealing with committee members, Chairs or Vice-Chairs.
- Disciplinary actions contemplated dealing with staff.
Other notes: The role will require a sound understanding of the various processes and procedures of the company, many of which are mandated under the accreditation of CSA Standards by the Standards Council of Canada. A key element of the position is to ensure that these processes and procedures are adhered to, and that the timelines of projects are achieved within defined budgets. This requires supporting the activities of Project Managers, and the many members of standards development committees, as well as their Chairs and Vice-Chairs, which can be very demanding, as these people are all volunteers, with no formal reporting relationship to the company. This volunteer membership includes industry executives, academia, and senior government officials. The role requires a capacity to engage and manage a diverse stakeholder community, and an ability to manage conflict. It is the ultimate form of working with, and getting things done through others. The role emphasizes management, leadership and soft skills over technical know-how, and requires the ability to speak on a range of complex subjects as a credible professional, both to internal and external audiences.
Education and Experience: A technical degree in an engineering discipline or related area of study. Electrical or mechanical discipline would be an asset. Minimum of 5 years' experience in strategic planning, operational management, and Program or Project management in the energy efficiency and renewables sector, coupled with a solid knowledge of related sector issues and trends. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Standards Development, or business-related Project or Program Management.
Experience with managing people, knowledge of standards development processes and, dealing with teams of high-profile experts would also be definite assets.
Skills: Knowledge of national and international standards industry.
Knowledge of the standards industry, government policy, regulations, industry landscape, and funding programs/models.
Research and analytical skills.
High degree of self-motivation.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Strong oral and written communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work within a politically sensitive environment.
Competency with major Microsoft and Project Management software.* Candidates with proficiency in French will be given special consideration.*For candidates hired at our Quebec office, fluency in English is required in order to meet the needs of our clients outside Quebec.*For candidates hired at our Quebec office, fluency in French is required.#CSASTANDARDSThe typical hiring range for this position is $113,470 - $148,930 CADgross annually. The actual base pay offered will depend on factors such as education, licenses, certifications and experience. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.This posting is for an existing vacancy.---------------------------Statut de l'emploi:
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Au cur du Groupe CSA se trouve une vision : faire du monde un endroit meilleur, plus sur et plus durable. Cela fait partie de notre mission depuis pres de cent ans : de la premiere norme technique pour les ponts ferroviaires elaboree en 1919 a plus de 3 500 normes, codes et produits connexes aujourd'hui.Le Groupe CSA, dont le siege social est situe au Canada et qui compte plus de 30 laboratoires et bureaux en Europe, en Asie et en Amerique du Nord, met a l'essai, inspecte et certifie une vaste gamme de produits - des articles menagers courants aux technologies de pointe - afin de repondre a des exigences rigoureuses en matiere de securite, de rendement et d'impact sur l'environnement.Nos employes sont fiers de faire une difference dans la vie des gens grace a leur travail. Nous recherchons des personnes comme vous pour nous aider a realiser cet objectif.Responsable de programme, Efficacite energetique et energies renouvelablesCharge d'assurer le leadership strategique et operationnel dans l'elaboration de solutions fondees sur des normes pour son domaine de competence ; repondre aux besoins de l'industrie, des pouvoirs publics et du grand public, principalement par la gestion d'une equipe de chefs de projet. Responsable de la realisation des objectifs operationnels du programme : plan de publication, recettes, couts, calendriers des projets, engagement des employes et fidelite des clients, ainsi que d'autres indicateurs figurant sur le tableau de bord annuel. Responsable du respect des budgets etablis en matiere de recettes, de depenses et de marge. Charge d'obtenir des financements pour l'elaboration de normes.La division des normes du Groupe CSA recherche un chef de programme, Efficacite energetique et energies renouvelables, relevant du directeur des normes electriques. Le chef de programme (PGM) est charge d'assurer le leadership strategique et operationnel dans le developpement de solutions fondees sur des normes pour le programme Efficacite energetique et energies renouvelables ; de repondre aux besoins de l'industrie, du gouvernement et du public, principalement par la gestion d'une equipe de chefs de projet.En tant que leader, motivateur et batisseur, vous vous epanouissez dans l'elaboration et la mise en uvre de plans et de strategies visant a renforcer la presence de CSA dans le domaine des normes relatives a l'efficacite energetique et aux energies renouvelables. Dote d'un talent exceptionnel pour nouer des relations, vous avez fait vos preuves dans l'etablissement et le maintien de relations strategiques avec des hauts responsables issus de l'industrie, du gouvernement et du monde universitaire.Facilitateur et oriente client, vous avez le don de developper des solutions qui repondent de maniere pragmatique aux besoins des clients de la CSA. Vous comprenez egalement l'importance d'une gestion efficace des personnes et des processus, en utilisant les indicateurs de la CSA pour ameliorer la prise de decision de votre equipe.Vous possedez des competences eprouvees et bien developpees en matiere de prise de decision et de communication, ainsi que des capacites exceptionnelles d'organisation et de developpement des personnes. Vous faites preuve d'initiative, veillant a ce que tous les objectifs financiers soient atteints (chiffre d'affaires, couts et marge), tout en etant une personne motivee, resiliente et flexible. Le souci du detail et l'orientation vers les processus sont importants, tout comme la capacite a bien travailler avec des personnes de tous niveaux et aux interets divergents.Responsabilites:
Recrute, evalue en permanence, forme et accompagne les chefs de projet afin de garantir la realisation des objectifs du programme.
Rencontre regulierement le personnel pour s'assurer que les projets lies aux normes atteignent leurs objectifs (par exemple, les delais), dans le respect des budgets alloues, en planifiant et en mettant en uvre les mesures correctives necessaires, tout en se conformant aux politiques et procedures du Conseil canadien des normes. Elabore le plan d'affaires annuel du programme, y compris le plan d'execution et le budget.
Collabore avec le directeur, le responsable des initiatives strategiques et d'autres membres du personnel du secteur afin de favoriser les opportunites de developpement commercial dans le cadre du programme, de garantir la croissance continue de l'ensemble du portefeuille de produits et de services, et d'assurer la liaison avec d'autres groupes si necessaire (par exemple, les divisions commerciale, marketing, relations gouvernementales et TIC).
Assure la liaison avec des parties externes pour faire avancer les travaux du programme, facilite le transfert de connaissances et gere les questions specifiques aux parties prenantes du programme. Cela inclut la collaboration avec des organisations telles que la CEI, des ONG, des associations industrielles, des partenaires strategiques, des agences gouvernementales, etc.
Gestion des comites, le cas echeant (par exemple, les comites de pilotage strategique), y compris la definition du perimetre des travaux a realiser, la preparation des ordres du jour, des proces-verbaux et des documents de reunion, la gestion des ressources necessaires, le maintien d'une composition actuelle et equilibree, ainsi que la gestion continue des projets et le leadership strategique en collaboration avec le president et le vice-president. Gere les principaux contrats de financement des programmes, le cas echeant, ainsi que les relations avec les principaux bailleurs de fonds et les parties prenantes concernees.
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