Job Purpose: The MSA apprentice will shadow current auditors as part-time employees as the auditors conduct audits for clients of the certification body employer. An auditor is responsible for ensuring the integrity of a comprehensive client audit and providing support on various auditing matters and projects to the certification body employer.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: MSA Apprentice
Carry out audits for clients alongside company auditors
Produce and submit a full audit report on each audit undertaken
Produce audit summary reports for each audit undertaken
Ensure any non-conformities are listed on the appropriate non-conformities log
Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding each certification’s requirements, recommended best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
High attention to audit detail and excellent analytical skills
Project co-ordination or assistance experience
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to relate to people at all levels
Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner
Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all dealings
Enjoy working in a busy environment
A spirit of co-operation and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
Ability to effectively prioritize, excellent organizational skills
Ability to multi-task, use initiative and to work well under pressure / to deadlines
Personable, but professional
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
The flexibility to work outside normal office hours may be required from time-to-time
Skills
Specific Knowledge and Skills of Management Systems Auditors
Can Be Described As…
Demonstrates quality-related methods and techniques through the use of:
Quality terminology
Quality management tools and their application
Sector-specific terminology
Technical characteristics of processes and products, including services
Sector-specific processes and practices
Exhibits strong understanding and how-to
application of quality management systems
within various industrial sectors
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPRENTICESHIP
Applicants will meet the following minimum qualifications. These qualification standards, and the score required on any standard for admission to the applicant pool, must be directly related to job performance, as shown by a statistical relationship between the score required for admission to the pool and performance in the apprenticeship program:
A. Age
Minimum qualifications required by the sponsor for persons entering the apprenticeship program, with an eligible starting age not less than 18 years.
B. Education
A post-secondary credential is required. Applicant must provide an official transcript(s) for education.
C. Physical
Applicants will be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.
D. Others
Applicants must have one year of work experience.
Security Clearance Requirements
none
Eligibility to Work Requirements
one year of work and a post secondary credential
Required Documentation
post secondary credential and employment history
Job Point of Contact
Milton Bush, themcos@aol.com – Sponsor