Source Assessment Specialist

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Source Assessment Specialist

Job ID:

237165

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Environmental Sciences and Standards Division

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

Environmental Officer 5

Salary:

$1, $2,090.25 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you have what it takes to be a ministry specialist and principal resource in source emissions testing procedures? If so, then join the Technical Assessment and Standards Development Branch to provide technical expertise and leadership in developing leading edge ministry standards, guidelines, policies, and programs related to source testing and reducing air pollution in Ontario.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate and recommend approval of pre-test plans submitted by industrial companies
• Plan and witness source testing activities
• Complete evaluation reports on various companies related to compliance with legislative requirements
• Provide verbal and written testimony to the courts
• Provide advice on technical matters

What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge

• You have experience applying source assessment methodologies and procedures (e.g. Ontario Source Testing Code, United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) technical methods/procedures).
• You have experience using air emission sampling and analytical techniques and relevant industrial process operations (e.g. raw materials, equipment), analytical procedures, and related quality assurance/quality control procedures.
• You have knowledge of Environment Canada's REPORT EC32102 and USEPA instrument-based techniques (e.g., USEPA Method 7E) including hands-on experience in evaluating continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), conducting and reviewing relative accuracy test audits (RATA), including all required CEMS calibrations as well as other key quality assurance/quality control procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• You know how and when to apply analytical procedures and related quality assessment and quality control procedures to quantify sample pollutants.
• You have knowledge of computer modelling and experience using various computer software applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets).
• You have mathematical skills to perform statistical evaluations.

Analytical, Problem-Solving, and Project Management skills

• You demonstrate strong analytical and reasoning skills to evaluate and assess air emissions in different pollution scenarios.
• You are able to react quickly to unexpected field conditions and make recommendations to resolve the issue(s).
• You are organized and can determine priorities to effectively coordinate and engage in multiple concurrent projects.

Communication and Interpersonal skills

• You can communicate and present technical information in a clear manner to different audiences,
• You know how to prepare written materials such as technical reports, correspondence, etc.
• You know how to interact effectively with ministry staff, clients, and the public,

Environmental Knowledge

• You understand the Environmental Protection Act (Ont. Reg. 419) and the environmental compliance approval process.
• You know and have experience with industrial processes and their related air emissions.
• You have the ability to determine compliance with government legislation, regulations, approvals, and/or orders.
• You know the judicial process, court procedures and techniques, and rules of evidence.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

Why join the OPS

Work among talented and diverse employees driven by a common purpose to do meaningful work in service of Ontario. We offer:

• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, December 26, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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