Engineer, BPV

Toronto
345 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, ON M9W6N9, CAN

Toronto
345 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, ON M9W6N9, CAN

About Us:

Since 1997, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has delivered public safety services on behalf of the government of Ontario. With headquarters in west Toronto, the TSSA is a self-funded, not-for-profit organization that employs approximately 450 staff across Ontario. The roles within the TSSA are as diverse as the Province we serve. It takes all kinds of people with varied skillsets and backgrounds to meet our organizational goals, but our employees share a few key traits:

• We are passionate about public safety.
• We are highly skilled, problem-solvers.
• We are collaborators who are invested in the communities we work in.
• We are more than employees; we are serving the greater good.
• We are committed to life-long learning and development.
• We operate with the highest integrity.

TSSA provides our employees with competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and — most importantly — a sense of purpose. Our work is vital to the success and safety of the Province, and it’s our people who make it possible.

Position Summary:

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:

• Develop a sound knowledge of pressure equipment and systems with respect to the mechanical design
• 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
  • Analyzecomponent or system’s technical drawings and calculations including performing stress calculations
  • Follow up with client to address outstanding information requirements or technical issues
  • Extend approval through issuing of CRN (Canadian Registration Number) when appropriate
  • Participate in projects related to updating internal documents

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or its equivalent as defined by Prof. Eng. Of Ont. (PEO) for licensure.
• Has the necessary experience as defined by the Prof. Eng. Of Ont. (PEO) to obtain P.Eng.
• 1-2 years of engineering experience with a regulatory or in the BPV industry, an asset
• Some knowledge of BPV devices and system design, an asset
• Candidates with the following qualifications are preferred:

  • Skilled in analyzing mechanical designs

  • Ability to work independently and closely with colleagues to enhance team performance and identify customer service delivery improvements.

  • Sound knowledge of boiler and pressure vessel designs

  • Intermediate Computer Skills (Ranger, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, CRM).

  • Ability to communicate professionally with team leaders, clients, fellow engineers, and inspectors

  • Demonstrable self management, priority and time management, and records management skills

  • Knowledge of the Ontario Acts, Regulations, and safety codes (CSA and ASME) is an asset

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 torace, 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.