BPV Junior Technical Specialist

Technical Standards & Safety Authority; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a self-funded organization committed to public safety. As a Junior Technical Specialist for Boilers & Pressure Vessels, you will play a crucial role in enhancing safety standards through consulting and education. Your expertise in pressure equipment design and data analysis will be essential in responding to inquiries, coordinating technical documentation, and supporting training initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the greater good while working in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and community engagement. If you are passionate about safety and eager to make a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and data analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on BPV Regulation and related codes.
• Coordinate the development and updating of technical documents.
• Assist clients with QA manuals and incident investigations.

Skills

Pressure Equipment Design

Data Analytic Skills

Microsoft Office

Training and Presentation Skills

Risk Management Principles

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Mechanical Engineering

Ontario Certificate of Competency

National Board Commission

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Data Analysis Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 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 more than employees; we are serving the greater good.
• We are committed to life-long learning and development.
• We operate with the highest integrity.

Position Summary:

As Junior Technical Specialist, Boilers & Pressure Vessels, you will enhance public safety by delivering consulting services and education within TSSA and externally on the requirements of the TSS Act, Ontario BPV Regulations and the adopted technical codes and standards.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a sound knowledge of pressure equipment design, inspection, manufacture, installation, repair, alteration, operation and maintenance. You should also have a deep understanding of Risk Management principles and be able to analyze large datasets to discover insights.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide help with the application of the BPV Regulation and referenced codes and standards to the industry, TSSA staff and the general public, by responding to technical and Code-related inquires with help and guidance from senior BPV staff.
• Coordinate process of the development, revision and updating of Safety Bulletins, Directors Orders, QA Procedures, inspection procedures and other BPV technical documents. Assure that latest revisions of technical documents are posted on web site for external clients and in technical library for internal staff.
• Assist clients in development of their QA manuals and preparation for QA surveys
• Collect training and process improvement suggestions and coordinate actions for improvement of processes to ensure current and consistent practice and knowledge
• Coordinate incident investigations, keep incident data base accurate, review reports for completeness and perform root cause analysis
• Oversee the administration of ASME QAI-1 Program including scheduling, preparing documents, and duties as per the Program manual
• Review applications for exams and certificates related to the Ontario Certificates of Competency
• Prepare and analyze business data for the program such as backlog or debrief reports
• Provide help to senior staff in preparation of new boiler, pressure vessel and pressure piping regulatory/technical code training seminars or programs and continuously improve existing seminars or programs for presentation to industry and clients based on their feedback and regulatory/code changes
• Set-up and maintain lesson learned data base
• Provide help to COI program and collect information related to performance of insurance inspectors to support insurance agency audits.
• Establish and maintain administrative control on creation of install base.
• Establish and maintain administrative control on the onboarding of existing equipment for Revocation of Agricultural Exemption process in coordination with the Regional Supervisors.
• Establish and maintain administrative control on the enhanced piping inspection process in coordination with the Regional Supervisors.

Job Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma/degree (e.g. Mechanical Engineering) is preferred;
• Ontario Certificate of Competency and National Board Commission is preferred.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Secondary school diploma
• General technical understanding of pressure equipment
• Data analytic skills
• Skills in preparing and delivering training and presentations
• Valid passport for occasional travel in Ontario, Canada or international destinations

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.