Effective January 1, 2026, the new salary range for this position will be $94,494 - $128,672 per year in accordance with PEGO collective agreement provisions.
Bold ideas that protect Ontario's air, land, water, and communities.Join a team that applies engineering expertise to safeguard essential provincial infrastructure and support a healthier environment for Ontarians. Your work will help uphold environmental quality and public safety, contributing to a cleaner, more resilient Ontario.
About the job
In this position, you will:
• Conduct engineering assessment of project components, by reviewing and evaluating engineering designs, plans, specifications and accompanying reports submitted to the Ministry in support of environmental permission applications.
• Make recommendations on the approval or rejections of environmental permission applications.
• Under the guidance of Ministry Lead/Senior engineers, prepare legally binding and enforceable environmental permissions with the necessary terms and conditions, regulatory relief or Notice of Refusal when recommending rejection.
• Ensure all documentation compiles with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.
Technical Engineering Expertise
• Knowledge of chemical, civil or mechanical engineering theories, principles, and standards across one or more of: hydrology, , and environmental disciplines.
• Skill in applying engineering judgment to interpret technical data, evaluate designs, and assess risks related to infrastructure performance and safety.
• Ability to integrate multiple engineering domains to develop sound, compliant, and reliable engineering recommendations.
Regulatory and Legislative Acumen
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations, and professional standards (e.g., EPA, OWRA, SDWA, , Environmental Assessment Act, , and applicable ministry regulations, policies and guidelines) to ensure engineering decisions align with compliance expectations and approval requirements.
Project Management & Coordination skills:
• Knowledge of project management, procurement, and contract administration principles to support effective planning, coordination, and oversight.
• Ability to manage timelines, resources, and multidisciplinary inputs to ensure quality, budget, and schedule alignment.
Analytical, Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Competence
• Skill in analyzing technical, financial, and risk-related information to support sound engineering judgments.
• Ability to identify issues and develop evidence-based solutions aligned with engineering standards and best practices.
Communication, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Skill in clearly conveying technical information through written, verbal, and visual communication to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in technical discussions and decision-making.
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: