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1 person is interested
Participate in Standards Development Committee Work and Make an Impact in Your Field
ORGANIZATION: Standards Council of Canada
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1 person is interested
If you would like to meet experts in your field from around the world and expand your professional network, consider volunteering on an international standards development committee. Being a committee member requires a commitment of only one to five hours a week on average and allows you to make an impact on the development of standards in your area of expertise.
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is looking for new members to join international standards development committees of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Key committee sectors include:
- agriculture and food technology
- construction
- electronics
- information technology and telecommunications
- engineering technologies
- health, safety and the environment
- materials technologies
A complete list of recruiting committees can be found on the SCC webpage Get Involved in Standardization.
To participate you must:
- be a Canadian citizen or resident, or work for a Canadian organization
- be willing to use SCC’s electronic workspace
- be prepared to respond to documents and proposals, as appropriate
To apply, select the committee that interests you on the SCC webpage Get Involved in Standardization and submit a resume and cover letter describing what you hope to achieve as an active participant of the committee using the online form.
SCC is a federal Crown corporation within the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Portfolio. It is mandated to promote efficient and effective voluntary standardization in Canada where it is not expressly provided for by law. As the leader of Canada’s standardization network, SCC facilitates the development and use of national and international standards and accreditation services in order to enhance Canada’s competitiveness and well-being.
For more information on becoming a member of an international standards development committee, contact members@scc.ca.
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About Standards Council of Canada
Location:
270 Albert Street, Ottawa, K1P 6N7, CA
Mission Statement
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) leads and facilitates the development and use of national and international standards and accreditation services in order to enhance Canada's competitiveness andwell-being.
Our mission involves working with our stakeholders and customers in promoting efficient and effective standardization that strengthens Canada’s competitiveness and social well-being. Everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians’ quality of life.
We will deliver our programs and services with consideration for the collective best interests of the many Canadians who benefit from standardization. This means upholding our reputation for advancing Canada’s standardization system and demonstrating its value to Canada.
Description
The mandate of the Council is to promote efficient and effective voluntary standardization in Canada, where standardization is not expressly provided for by law and, in particular, to
- promote the participation of Canadians in voluntary standards activities,
- promote public-private sector cooperation in relation to voluntary standardization in Canada,
- coordinate and oversee the efforts of the persons and organizations involved in the National Standards System,
- foster quality, performance and technological innovation in Canadian goods and services through standards-related activities, and
- develop standards-related strategies and long-term objectives,
In order to advance the national economy, support sustainable development, benefit the health, safety and welfare of workers and the public, assist and protect consumers, facilitate domestic and international trade and further international cooperation in relation to standardization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Research
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Networking
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training