FSC Lead Auditors (USA & Canada)

About the role

We are currently looking for experienced FSC Lead Auditors to support upcoming certification and audit projects. This is a freelance role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary education (college/university) with minimum 2 years of experience in the forest products sector, OR
• Secondary education (high school) with minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience
• Registered in the FSC Auditor & Training Registry (mandatory)
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (IRCA / Exemplar Global or equivalent)
• Experience in Chain of Custody (CoC) auditing
• Exposure to certification schemes such as SFI, PEFC, RSPO, MSC, UTZ

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare audits, including confirming availability and independence
• Conduct audits at participating sites and manage audit teams (if applicable)
• Prepare audit reports, including non-conformity findings
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely closure
• Submit audit documentation in line with deadlines
• Ensure compliance with FSC, ASI, and internal procedures