Job Description

About Us:

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is deeply committed to safety and passionate about making Ontario a safer place to live, work, and play. Our unified team - what we proudly call ONE TSSA – works collaboratively to deliver better safety for our province.

TSSA is a not-for-profit regulator that has dedicated over 25 years of expertise and experience to the safety of Ontario. Mandated by the Government of Ontario, TSSA’s team of over 450 professionals works to enhance public safety across multiple sectors we regulate.

As an award-winning organization, TSSA firmly embeds safety in our culture and all aspects of our work. Fostering a strong safety culture has earned us the 5-Star Safety Cultures Award from Canadian Occupational Safety magazine for three consecutive years (2022-2024).

As ONE TSSA we are guided by the following values in all we do:

• Safety: Be safety-focused at all times
• Collaboration: Work well with others
• Accountability: Take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our commitments
• Integrity: Conduct ourselves transparently using risk-informed evidence
• Inclusion: Embrace diversity through respectful leadership
• Innovation: Be forward-thinking, adaptable, and data-driven

Joining TSSA means becoming part of a team of experts from diverse fields, backgrounds, and cultures. It’s an opportunity to hone your skills, expand your knowledge, build a rewarding career, and realize your full potential

Engineer employees are represented by The Society of United Professionals, IFPTE Local 160. As an Engineer, BPV, you will assess the safety of submissions from the clients for the registration or variance to the design of pressure retaining components and systems such as boilers, pressure vessels, piping and fittings in accordance with the provincial act, regulations and adapted codes and standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate design submissions in relation to the Ontario Regulations and adapted codes and standards (CSA, ASME and ANSI) including:
• Review TSSA application forms and confirm manufacturer’s qualifications such as an approved QC program
• Analyze component or system’s technical drawings and calculations including performing stress calculations
• Follow up with client to address outstanding information requirements or technical issues
• Present and review submission with internal committees where necessary (e.g. variances)
• Extend approval through issuing of CRN (Canadian Registration Number) when appropriate
• Respond to client requests for consultation regarding the regulations, codes and standards
• Research changes to codes + standards and share with TSSA colleagues such as other Engineers, Inspectors and Technical Specialists
• Provide technical support to field staff as requested
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of internal process documentation such as SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and external documents such as guidelines for industry
• Actively participate in promoting public safety as a member of CSA/or ASME committees
• Participate in audits of clients to ensure compliance with regulations, codes and standards
• Continuously develop knowledge of components and systems design as well as applicable regulatory documentation

Job Qualifications:

• Mechanical engineering degree from a Canadian university or other academic program that is recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) for licensure.
• P.Eng. license
• 3-5 years of engineering experience in a related pressure equipment industry.
• Candidates with the following qualifications are preferred:
• Sound knowledge of boiler and pressure vessel designs
• Knowledge of the Ontario Acts, Regulations, and safety codes (CSA and ASME)
• Software application proficiency in Microsoft Office, PV Elite, Turbo IX and SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of welding techniques and associated metallurgy and materials

Hiring Range Details: As a unionized role represented by Society of United Professionals Union, this position offers competitive wages as outlined in the collective agreement. For full details, visit IFPTE Local 160 and TSSA

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment:

TSSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building and maintaining collaborative, caring and positive work environments so that our employees bring their whole selves to work each and every day. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TSSA is pleased to offer accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a job opportunity, or are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please advise of any accommodations you may require.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within TSSA. We are actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill the current position. We encourage all interested applicants to apply.

TSSA uses AI to support screening of pre-screening question responses. Even if an application is flagged by the system, our team endeavours to review all candidates’ qualifications and experience.