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March 9, 2026

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Are you eager to make a positive impact on environmental protection related to air pollution and climate change? If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to work on important projects, we invite you to apply for this position with our team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and gain experience in significant engineering programs that support the ministry's mandate and goals. As an Engineer, you will provide technical support and guidance, promoting compliance with industry specifications and regulatory standards. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to safeguarding the environment and public welfare through innovative engineering solutions. About the job • Provide technical expertise in assessing and evaluating the technical work of stakeholders within and across branches and divisions. • Prepare, negotiate, and implement regulations and control programs to address industrial environmental issues, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions. • Lead the drafting of technical regulatory requirements for greenhouse gas reporting and emissions performance standards. • Maintain expertise in pollution control/prevention technologies and practices applicable to various industrial processes. • Develop and consult on environmental policies, regulations, procedures, and programs related to Ontario's industries, ensuring collaboration with other ministries and divisions. What you bring to the team Mandatory • 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. Technical Expertise: • Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of industrial processes, production, waste characteristics and the latest greenhouse gas emissions control/prevention technology. • Knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, standards, and guidelines relevant to industrial environmental programs. • Engineering and technical aspects of reporting, control strategies, fiscal instruments (e.g., emissions trading, market instruments), performance standards, fuel standards and energy management. Problem Resolution and Analytical skills: • Proven research and analysis skills to evaluate complex new technologies in industrial environmental control and provide engineering advice related to greenhouse gas and air pollutant management. • Can resolve complex technical problems to support planning and development of policies in accordance with overall ministry's goals and objectives. Communication and Interpersonal skills: • Proven ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively both verbally and in writing in a manner suitable for the intended audience. • Demonstrated tact, diplomacy and interpersonal skills to resolve problems, negotiate with stakeholders and prepare responses to public inquiries. Project Management skills: • Project management principles to effectively manage assigned projects and issues. Computer Proficiency: • Proficiency with databases, word processing, spreadsheet, graphing and presentation software and general programming methodologies to assess and manipulate data, prepare reports and presentations, and conduct research. 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 to apply: Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 239470, by Wednesday, February 25, 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 www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx 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.

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