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.

Bring your expertise as a seasoned inspector or engineer to a role where your experience in leading audits and solving technical challenges truly matters. In this dynamic, high-impact position, you’ll influence certification decisions that uphold industry safety and compliance standards. As the Quality Assessment Specialist, you’ll conduct audits, navigate complex technical issues, and exercise authority to recommend issuing, renewing, or rescinding Certificates of Authorization (CoA)—making a tangible difference in public safety and organizational integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead Audits & Surveys: Develop audit plans, coordinate schedules with internal teams and certificate holders, and execute audits for CoA issuance and renewal in compliance with ASME, CSA and NB codes and standards.
• Guide the Team: Direct audit/survey teams (QA Lead, Regional Supervisor, Inspectors), assign responsibilities, and provide technical guidance throughout the process.
• Analyze & Report: Prepare detailed audit and survey reports that support transparent, informed certification decisions.
• Ensure Compliance: Follow up on deficiencies, review corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution to maintain regulatory standards.
• Validate Scope Changes: Conduct mid-cycle assessments for new scope additions, safeguarding operational integrity.
• Deliver Training: Organize and deliver technical training seminars, including logistics (travel, accommodations, host facilities), and develop new training materials when needed.
• Shape Industry Standards: Monitor evolving codes and regulations, develop alternate rules within current frameworks (e.g., piping inspection), and create training for industry implementation.
• Collaborate on Projects: Contribute to related duties and special projects that keep our programs innovative and effective.

Travel Requirement: Approximately 25-40%, including overnight stays and occasional travel outside Ontario.

Job Qualifications:

• Certifications
  • TSSA Certificate of Competency (requires minimum high school education)
  • National Board Commission (In-Service and Authorized Inspector) with R and B endorsements, N endorsement required and NS is preferred for Nuclear surveys
• Preferred: Lead Auditor training and P.Eng designation
• Other Essentials:
  
  • Strong technical acumen and ability to address complex compliance issues
  • Valid Class G driver's license for client site visits

Hiring Range Details:  The hiring range for this role is 79,158 – 98,948. The annual salary may vary within this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

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.