Senior Engineer, Air Compliance

Apply By: Friday, November 6, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Compliance and Regional Technical Services Division, Technical Support Section, Central Region
Engineering cleaner air for Ontario.
Join a team at the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks where your expertise will help ensure industrial activities meet environmental standards, reduce emissions, and safeguard the health and well-being of Ontarians through sound, science-based decision-making.
About the jobYou will:
Provide expert engineering advice and technical leadership on complex air emissions and environmental compliance issues.
Assess industrial operations, emission control technologies, and technical studies to support environmental protection and regulatory decision-making.
Resolve complex compliance challenges by analyzing risks, interpreting technical information, and developing practical solutions.
Collaborate with industry, consultants, and government partners to address environmental issues and support effective outcomes.
Represent the ministry as a trusted technical authority in high-profile, sensitive, and legally complex matters.
Mandatory requirements
You have current accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
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.
Air Engineering Expertise
Knowledge of air emissions, dispersion modelling, and pollution control technologies.
Ability to assess complex technical submissions and engineering solutions.
Ability to provide sound technical advice on air compliance matters.
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Ability to analyze complex technical information and identify key issues.
Ability to develop evidence-based recommendations and solutions.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex regulatory environment.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Assessment
Knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations, and engineering standards.
Ability to evaluate compliance, assess environmental risks, and apply professional judgment.
Ability to develop practical, defensible compliance solutions.
Communication and Stakeholder Relations
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
Ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to influence, negotiate, and navigate sensitive issues.
Technical Leadership
Ability to provide technical leadership and expert guidance.
Ability to prepare and defend technical positions and recommendations.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe 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:
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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
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