Inspector Trainee, Boiler and Pressure Vessels
About the role
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 7 Inspector Trainees to join our Boiler and Pressure Vessels Program. Position Summary Inspector Trainees are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employee Union - OPSEU/SEFPO, Local 546. As an Inspector Trainee, you will be trained to provide safety management services to our industry customers and the public through on-site inspections. You will ensure compliance with codes, standards, safety bulletins, the Technical Standards & Safety Act and Regulations.
We are looking for individuals who are technically strong and have an eye for detail. Our inspectors are team players with excellent problem-solving skills.
For the first 12 months you will be provided with in-house training and job shadowing. You will participate in training sessions to prepare for the Ontario Certificate of Competency (C of C) exam, as well as the National Board 'IS' and 'AI' Commission exams. Successfully completing these will make you eligible for further training in preparation for the 'N' or 'R' Endorsement exams.
Mandatory Program Requirements This role requires travelling to work sites and the corporate office; therefore, a driver's license and access to a vehicle is a requirement. Licensing exams are written in the United States, and successful candidates will be required to travel to the United States to complete this program. Additionally, inspector trainees are required to visit sites that require security clearances; therefore, all candidates must be eligible to obtain the Basic Security Clearance.
Job Responsibilities
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Prepare to write the National Board exams for IS and AI Commissions by proactively engaging with all course material, taking responsibility to learn and know the content, completing all assignments on time, and supporting your team members with their learning
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Job shadow inspectors, as assigned, complying with all safety protocols, taking direction from the inspector, and observing and learning how the inspector applies the codes and standards
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Perform full or partial inspector duties when under the guidance of an inspector or when authorized, including:
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Conducting inspections of boiler and pressure vessel installations, as well as regular in-service inspections to ensure they meet safety standards. You’ll use your Certificate of Competency (CoC) as well as your “IS” and “AI” Commissions during your inspections.
-
Performing shop inspections – both conventional and nuclear – during the manufacturing of boilers and pressure vessels. With your “AI” Commission and “N” Endorsement, you’ll ensure these components are built to the highest safety and quality standards.
-
Inspecting repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels to verify compliance with safety codes and regulations. You’ll carry out these inspections using your “R” Endorsement and apply your technical proficiency when conducting welder and brazer tests.
-
Develop progressive relationships with your internal and external customers to promote safety-oriented results.
Job Qualifications
- Relevant college diploma in Engineering, Technology, Science, Mathematics, or Power Engineering is required
- Must have at least one year of experience related to Engineering, Manufacturing, Welding, Quality Control Systems, Inspection, Non-destructive examination, or Operating Engineering.
- A working knowledge of CSA and ASME BPV codes, the Technical Standards and Safety Act, and BPV Regulations will be an asset.
- Strong track record of effective decision-making, time management, communication, and intermediate computer skills.
- Other training, certification, or experience within the BPV industry (e.g. API-510, API-570, Certified Welding Inspector, welding, quality control, inspection) will be an asset.
- Salary will be commiserated with education, licensing, and work experience in line with the Collective Agreement.
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.
About Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA)
Everyday throughout Ontario, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) enhances public safety where people live, work and play. Our employees take pride knowing that their work makes a difference in the lives of people across the province.
TSSA regulates the safety of amusement devices, elevating devices, ski lifts, boilers and pressure vessels, operating engineers and fuels. Our range of safety services include public education, certification, licensing, engineering design review, inspections, investigations, safety management consultation, compliance support and enforcement and prosecution activities.
Employees at TSSA are working together to transform the organization to find better ways to reduce harm. We are a not-for-profit and self-funded organization. Our head office is in Toronto and we employ approximately 400 employees, 70% of whom work in Operations right across the province.
We are looking for people who are: passionate about public safety; highly skilled problem-solvers; collaborators who are invested in their communities and committed to life-long learning and development.
Inspector Trainee, Boiler and Pressure Vessels
About the role
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 7 Inspector Trainees to join our Boiler and Pressure Vessels Program. Position Summary Inspector Trainees are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employee Union - OPSEU/SEFPO, Local 546. As an Inspector Trainee, you will be trained to provide safety management services to our industry customers and the public through on-site inspections. You will ensure compliance with codes, standards, safety bulletins, the Technical Standards & Safety Act and Regulations.
We are looking for individuals who are technically strong and have an eye for detail. Our inspectors are team players with excellent problem-solving skills.
For the first 12 months you will be provided with in-house training and job shadowing. You will participate in training sessions to prepare for the Ontario Certificate of Competency (C of C) exam, as well as the National Board 'IS' and 'AI' Commission exams. Successfully completing these will make you eligible for further training in preparation for the 'N' or 'R' Endorsement exams.
Mandatory Program Requirements This role requires travelling to work sites and the corporate office; therefore, a driver's license and access to a vehicle is a requirement. Licensing exams are written in the United States, and successful candidates will be required to travel to the United States to complete this program. Additionally, inspector trainees are required to visit sites that require security clearances; therefore, all candidates must be eligible to obtain the Basic Security Clearance.
Job Responsibilities
-
Prepare to write the National Board exams for IS and AI Commissions by proactively engaging with all course material, taking responsibility to learn and know the content, completing all assignments on time, and supporting your team members with their learning
-
Job shadow inspectors, as assigned, complying with all safety protocols, taking direction from the inspector, and observing and learning how the inspector applies the codes and standards
-
Perform full or partial inspector duties when under the guidance of an inspector or when authorized, including:
-
Conducting inspections of boiler and pressure vessel installations, as well as regular in-service inspections to ensure they meet safety standards. You’ll use your Certificate of Competency (CoC) as well as your “IS” and “AI” Commissions during your inspections.
-
Performing shop inspections – both conventional and nuclear – during the manufacturing of boilers and pressure vessels. With your “AI” Commission and “N” Endorsement, you’ll ensure these components are built to the highest safety and quality standards.
-
Inspecting repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels to verify compliance with safety codes and regulations. You’ll carry out these inspections using your “R” Endorsement and apply your technical proficiency when conducting welder and brazer tests.
-
Develop progressive relationships with your internal and external customers to promote safety-oriented results.
Job Qualifications
- Relevant college diploma in Engineering, Technology, Science, Mathematics, or Power Engineering is required
- Must have at least one year of experience related to Engineering, Manufacturing, Welding, Quality Control Systems, Inspection, Non-destructive examination, or Operating Engineering.
- A working knowledge of CSA and ASME BPV codes, the Technical Standards and Safety Act, and BPV Regulations will be an asset.
- Strong track record of effective decision-making, time management, communication, and intermediate computer skills.
- Other training, certification, or experience within the BPV industry (e.g. API-510, API-570, Certified Welding Inspector, welding, quality control, inspection) will be an asset.
- Salary will be commiserated with education, licensing, and work experience in line with the Collective Agreement.
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.
About Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA)
Everyday throughout Ontario, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) enhances public safety where people live, work and play. Our employees take pride knowing that their work makes a difference in the lives of people across the province.
TSSA regulates the safety of amusement devices, elevating devices, ski lifts, boilers and pressure vessels, operating engineers and fuels. Our range of safety services include public education, certification, licensing, engineering design review, inspections, investigations, safety management consultation, compliance support and enforcement and prosecution activities.
Employees at TSSA are working together to transform the organization to find better ways to reduce harm. We are a not-for-profit and self-funded organization. Our head office is in Toronto and we employ approximately 400 employees, 70% of whom work in Operations right across the province.
We are looking for people who are: passionate about public safety; highly skilled problem-solvers; collaborators who are invested in their communities and committed to life-long learning and development.