Inspector, BPV at Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA)

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.

We are currently looking for an Inspector to join our Boilers and Pressure Vessels program in Kitchener, Waterloo and surrounding areas. This is for a 6-month contract.

Inspector employees are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employee Union - OPSEU/SEFPO, Local 546.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote public safety through the periodic/in-service inspection and certification of boilers, pressure vessels and pressure piping
• Perform conventional inspections for boilers and pressure vessels processing of quality and safety of agricultural environments
• Apply your technical proficiency by conducting welder and brazer tests and by monitoring repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels
• Develop progressive relationships with your internal and external customers to promote safety-oriented results
  
  

Health & Safety Considerations

Candidates should be aware that this role involves regular exposure to agriculture environments, including exposure to livestock and poultry. Individuals with allergies to animals, feathers, dust, or other agricultural allergens should assess their suitability for this position. Proper protection equipment and training will be provided to ensure safety and compliance with biosecurity protocols.

Job Qualifications

• Qualified to write the Ontario Certificate of Competency and will be able to obtain the National Board 'In-Service' and 'AI' Commission and ‘N’ Endorsements
• Five years’ experience in the BPV industry is coupled with a comprehensive understanding of related CSA and ASME BPV codes, the Technical Standards and Safety Act, and BPV Regulations
• As this position requires daily travel, a valid Ontario driver’s license is required.
• Salary to be discussed pursuant to education, work experience and licensing
  
  

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.