Senior Air Engineer

Shape Ontario's future by safeguarding the air we breathe.

Join a team that applies engineering expertise to protect public health and the environment, ensuring cleaner air for communities across Ontario and supporting a sustainable future for generations to come.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate complex engineering designs and technologies to ensure air emissions meet environmental standards and protect public health.
• Apply Ontario's environmental laws and policies to approve or reject proposals and set enforceable conditions for compliance.
• Analyze technical data and solve problems to address risks and recommend solutions that balance environmental protection and practical feasibility.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate input from experts, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities to deliver timely, high-quality approvals.
• Communicate and build relationships with industry, municipalities, and the public, providing clear guidance and representing the ministry in hearings and meetings.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You currently have 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.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, chemical, civil, and environmental engineering principles related to air emissions.
• Ability to evaluate complex engineering designs, specifications, and technologies for compliance with environmental legislation and standards.
• Proficiency in applied mathematics for atmospheric dispersion and explosion modeling.

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Ability to interpret and apply ministry policies, guidelines, and national/international engineering codes, provincial and federal environmental legislation (e.g., Environmental Protection Act, Environmental Bill of Rights), regulations, and municipal by-laws to ensure compliance.
• Skill in preparing legally enforceable Environmental Compliance Approvals and Renewable Energy Approvals.

Analytical and Problem Solving skills:

• Expertise in reviewing and analyzing complex technical data to assess environmental impact and risk to human health.
• Ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and make recommendations based on sound engineering judgment.
• Competence in risk assessment methodologies and decision-making under contentious or ambiguous conditions.

Project Management and Coordination skills:

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent applications/projects, establish timelines, and ensure deliverables meet service standards.
• Skill in coordinating input from multi-disciplinary experts, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and performance measures.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare technical reports, briefing notes, and present complex information clearly.
• Ability to negotiate terms and conditions, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and provide expert testimony in legal proceedings.
• Political acuity to manage sensitive issues and maintain effective relationships with industry, government, and Indigenous communities.

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!

Additional information

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at quoting Job ID 239568, by Tuesday, February 10, 2026 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.