Technical Advisor

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

Position Summary:

As a Technical Advisor, you will be the go-to technical expert, providing guidance to ensure compliance and uphold industry standards in Ontario's BPV industry. This is your chance to shape standards, influence industry practices, and work on projects that truly make a difference. From guiding inspectors and engineers to representing TSSA on national and international committees, you will play a pivotal role in protecting lives and advancing technical excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be the Expert: Provide trusted technical advice to inspectors, engineers, and industry partners on inspection procedures, design registration, and quality assurance requirements.


• Lead Investigations: Analyze complex inspection and design issues during incident inspections and recommend solutions that uphold safety and compliance.


• Champion Quality: Maintain and enhance TSSA's Quality Assurance Manual, monitor non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• Audit & Influence: Conduct audits of insurance companies and third-party inspection agencies, ensuring top-tier service quality and regulatory compliance.


• Shape Standards: Represent TSSA on CSA, NBIC, and ASME committees, contributing to the development of codes and standards that set the benchmark for the industry.


• Train & Empower: Design and deliver technical training programs for internal teams and external stakeholders, making complex regulations accessible and actionable.


• Support Innovation: Collaborate with IT and data teams on CRM systems and data integrity projects, ensuring accurate certification records and exam content.


• Integrity & Certification: Prepare for and support external evaluations by regulatory bodies, including ASME audits, to maintain TSSA's certification and reputation. 

Job Qualifications:

• Education & Credentials:
  
  
  
  • Undergraduate degree in science or engineering.
  
  
  • National Board certifications and TSSA Certificate of Competency (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
  
  
  
  


• Experience & Expertise:
  
  
  
  • 3+ years in BPV technical consultation, engineering, or inspection.
  
  
  • Deep knowledge of Ontario BPV Regulations and industry codes (ASME, CSA). 
  
  
  • Skilled in audits, variance reviews, and translating technical content into clear training materials.
  
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
  
  
  
  


• Preferred: Professional Engineer designation (or equivalent endorsements).

Hiring Range Details:  The hiring range for this role is 79,158 – 98,948.  The annual salary may vary within this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

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.