Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) Looking for Inspector at Ontario, Canada Full Time

Inspector

As an Inspector, you will enhance public safety and improve service delivery to customers by applying expert knowledge in your field to inspect and audit facilities and equipment governed by the Technical Standards and Safety Act and related regulations. Inspectors also investigate industrial, commercial, incidents, and public complaints relating to potentially unsafe operating conditions.

TSSA regulates Fuel, Boiler Pressure Vessels, and Elevating Devices (escalators and elevators). Inspector positions are available in each of these three teams in regions across Ontario.

Positions are available in:

• GTA
• Timmins
• Thunder Bay
• Sault Saint Marie
• Bruce & Grey County
• Southwestern Ontario

About Us:

Since 1997, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has delivered public safety services on behalf of the Ontario government. With headquarters in West Toronto, TSSA is a self-funded, not-for-profit organization that employs approximately 400 staff across Ontario. The TSSA is currently in the process of transitioning to an Outcome Based Regulator. We are in the process of updating our data systems, improving customer services, and improving our billing processes. The roles within the TSSA are as diverse as the province we serve. It takes all kinds of people with various skill sets and backgrounds to meet our organizational goals. All 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 committed to life-long learning and development.
• We operate with the highest integrity.

TSSA provides our employees with a great 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:

Inspectors are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employee Union – OPSEU/SEFPO, Local 546. As an Inspector, you will enhance public safety and improve service delivery to customers by applying expert knowledge in your field to inspect and audit facilities and equipment governed by the Technical Standards and Safety Act and related regulations. Inspectors also investigate industrial, commercial, incidents, and public complaints relating to potentially unsafe operating conditions.

We are looking for individuals with strong communication skills, who can present in a concise, clear, and articulate manner. You will need the ability to quickly adapt to change and realign with business priorities. You should have the disposition to follow scientific methods to determine root cause of incidents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Enhance public safety by attending and inspecting scenes of incidents, public complaints relating to program inspection services to determine root causes.
• Identify appropriate action to prevent re-occurrence including issuance of legal orders.
• Ensure a positive image of the company and maintain effective relationships by providing timely information to customers (including interpretation/application of TSSA’s Act, Regulations, codes, and standards).
• Prepare and submit accurate reports within established timeframes; and maintain current electronic and paper records.
• Contribute to a workplace environment conducive to a high performing team by maintaining positive professional relationships with all members of the TSSA team; share expertise and best-practices; participate in the training and development of others; and provide back-up for colleagues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to health and safety by working in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and TSSA health and safety procedures, and when on site, customers’ safety procedures, and by identifying and reporting potential and actual risks.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional associations.

Job Qualifications:

* (Specific qualifications for each team varies and please visit our website for more specific details)

• As this position requires daily travel, a valid Ontario driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge and application of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• knowledge of the Technical Standards & Safety Act and related elevating devices
• Self-starter manages the schedule and works collaboratively with supervisor and the scheduling team to prioritize work

Specific Fuels Inspector qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in the hydrocarbon fuels industry and a thorough knowledge of the Technical Standards & Safety Act and related Fuels Regulations 210/01, 212/01, 213/01, 215/01, 216/01 and 217/01.
• A Gas Technician level G2 or an Oil Burner Technician level OBT1/OBT2 is preferred.
• Liquid Propane (LP) and/or Petroleum Mechanic Certification (PMH/PM2/PH3) and/or Pipeline Inspector Certification (GPI) would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Codes and Standards and proficiency in the CSA B149.01 – Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.02 – Propane Storage and Handling Code, CSA B149.03 – Code for the Field Approval of Fuel-Related components on Appliances and Equipment, Liquid Fuel Handling Code and the CSA Z662 – Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems.

Specific BPV Inspector 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

Specific Elevating Devices Inspector qualifications:

• Successful completion of a mechanical, electrical, engineering, or millwright certification
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical, electrical, millwright, or engineering backgrounds.
• Practical field experience in the elevating industry.

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.

Please note that applicants who receive any conditional offer of employment from TSSA will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada as a condition of employment and to maintain their status as fully vaccinated as a condition of continued employment. TSSA will consider individual requests for accommodation by applicants who cannot be fully vaccinated due to grounds protected under the Human Rights Code.