Be the engineering authority that helps protect Ontario's workers and shape safer workplaces.As part of a regional and divisional team of professionals, use your technical expertise to support investigations, influence standards, and contribute to a safer Ontario—where every worker returns home healthy and safe.
About the job
You will:
• Apply deep engineering expertise to support workplace safety investigations, analyze incidents, and provide expert reports that help enforce Ontario's health and safety laws.
• Advise on and shape safety standards by contributing technical insight to legislation, codes, and best practices that protect workers across sectors.
• Lead complex engineering projects that support the province's occupational health and safety goals, from research and audits to developing new safety initiatives.
• Represent Ontario as a technical authority in court, inquests, and national committees, offering expert testimony and guidance on engineering and safety matters.
• Mentor and support colleagues by sharing knowledge, reviewing technical work, and helping build capacity across the ministry's inspection and engineering teams.
Note:
• The position requires the ability to work occasionally after hours.
• The position requires the ability to travel to workplaces located in your primary assigned geographical area, with the occasional assignment to workplaces outside of your area.
Learn more about the important work of Ontario's
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class “G” driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof of a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Technical Expertise in Structural Engineering
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of structural engineering theories and practices including forensic analysis, risk assessment, and compliance with OH&S legislation.
• Knowledge of standards, guidelines, codes, other criteria, and sound engineering practice related to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to conduct complex inspections, investigations, and audits across sectors (e.g., industrial, mining, construction) and provide authoritative engineering reports and expert testimony.
• Experience with relevant computer software to produce engineering reports, complete calculations and drawings, perform analysis and draft a variety of materials.
Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Regulatory Knowledge and Application
• Understanding of the OH&S Act, regulations, standards, and codes, and their application in diverse workplace settings.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and enforce compliance standards, and provide strategic advice on engineering deficiencies and public safety risks.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences, including legal counsel, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Ability to represent the ministry as an expert witness, on national committees, and in public forums, with strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
Project and Quality Assurance Leadership
• Experience leading large-scale engineering projects, including planning, budgeting, and overseeing technical work aligned with ministry mandates.
• Ability to assess and ensure quality and compliance of engineering work by external consultants through audits and certifications.
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Demonstrated conceptual reasoning and investigative skills to identify root causes of incidents, assess engineering risks, and recommend defensible solutions.
• Ability to conduct strategic research, monitor trends, and contribute to the development of new or revised standards and policies.
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:
What we offer
Why work for the Ontario Public Service?The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours, compressed work week, or job sharing (if applicable)
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role