Job Description

Apply By: Monday, August 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Engineer, District & Regional

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Job ID:

230529

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Drinking Water and Environmental Compliance Division, North Region

City:

Thunder Bay

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

PE0311 - Barg-Eng 03 Environment

Salary:

$96,884.00 - $135,398.00 Per year

Protect Ontario's environment with your engineering expertise

As a Senior Engineer, your work will directly safeguard Ontario's air, land, and water--ensuring healthier communities and a cleaner future for all. Your leadership will help solve complex environmental challenges that matter. Imagine yourself contributing to the important work of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.



Live well where nature meets opportunity! Thunder Bay offers a vibrant, multicultural community, affordable living, and unmatched access to outdoor adventure on the shores of Lake Superior. With no long commutes and a relaxed pace of life, it's the perfect place to grow your career and enjoy a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

About the job

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After successful completion of training and your designation as a Provincial Officer, you will:

Lead major environmental engineering projects

-- Oversee complex, multi-year initiatives like site cleanups and remediation, ensuring they meet technical, legal, and environmental standards.

Be an engineering expert for the ministry

-- Provide trusted technical advice, represent the ministry in hearings and public forums, and guide decisions with sound engineering judgment.

Solve environmental compliance challenges

-- Investigate pollution issues, assess risks, and develop practical, regulation-aligned solutions to protect people and ecosystems.

Manage consultants and contracts effectively

-- Write project specs, evaluate proposals, and ensure external partners deliver high-quality, cost-effective work.

Engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

-- Communicate clearly with municipalities, Indigenous communities, and the public, translating complex data into actionable insights and building consensus.


Please note: The position also requires travel, including to remote locations through various modes of transportation as well as working in the field under varied weather and climate conditions.

What you bring to the team

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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.
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Engineering Expertise & Environmental Remediation:

Demonstrated knowledge and application of civil, chemical, or environmental engineering principles, especially in contaminated site remediation, pollution control, and risk management. Ability to assess and implement abatement programs, review engineering designs, and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and standards.
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Project and Contract Management:

Proven experience managing large, multi-year, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing consultants and contractors. Knowledge of procurement practices and contract administration to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
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Regulatory and Policy Interpretation:

In-depth understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Environmental Protection Act, Environmental Assessment Act, OHSA) and ability to interpret and apply these in technical and compliance contexts. Experience preparing regulatory documents (e.g., Certificates of Property Use, Orders) and contributing to policy development.
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Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, and Negotiation:

Interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders, including municipalities, Indigenous communities, consultants, and the public. Ability to present technical information clearly, provide expert testimony, and negotiate in contentious or adversarial settings.
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Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to analyze complex environmental and engineering data, assess risks, and develop innovative, evidence-based solutions. Experience conducting investigations, reviewing risk assessments, and recommending mitigation strategies.

Don't meet every qualification?

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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

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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:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.



We offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours and compressed work week Collegial and professional work culture Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Monday, August 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Permanent, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

Compensation group:

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Monday, July 21, 2025

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

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Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

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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.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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