Job ID: 228653

Posting status: Open

Organization: Ministry of Natural Resources

Division: Regional Operations Division - Carbon Storage Operations Unit

City: Any City

Position(s) language: English

Job term: 1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 10 months, with the possibility of extension

Job code: PE0405 - Barg-Eng 04 Operations

Salary: $100,927.00 - $151,384.00 Per year
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Are you an Engineer ready to make a groundbreaking impact in a new and exciting field for Ontario?

Join Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) as an Engineer and be at the forefront of implementing the permanent storage of carbon dioxide in deep geological formations through a proposed new regulatory framework in Ontario. Your expertise will safeguard public and environment safety while supporting economic development and enhancing the quality of life for all Ontarians. This includes transitioning to a low carbon economy, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions and encouraging innovation that will have national and international impacts. Apply now and help MNR build the foundation for advancing carbon storage in Ontario!

Location: The successful candidate may have the opportunity to work anywhere in Ontario, but would be expected to attend the office at least 3 days per week. Location will be based on candidate preference, operational feasibility and office space.

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

We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job

Lead and manage projects: Plan and oversee projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. This includes developing cost estimates, project schedules, and liaising with clients and contractors.
Provide technical advice and guidance: Offer expert advice on activities related to carbon storage legislation, including licensing conditions, drilling and plugging plans, and new technology proposals.
Support compliance and conduct audits: Perform operational audits to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures. Present findings and recommendations to management.
Develop and deliver training: Create and conduct workshops, seminars, and information packages to help stakeholders understand and comply with regulations, standards, and policies.
Represent the ministry: Participate in national and international associations, conferences, and committees to represent the province/ministry and support the development of legislation, regulations, policies, and standards.
Provide expert evidence: Present engineering evidence at hearings and in court regarding noncompliance with the Act.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Technical expertise in engineering:

• knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and practices in petroleum, mining, geological engineering, or related fields
• understanding of injection and operations procedures such as well infrastructure, reservoir storage, drilling, maintenance and abandonment techniques
• familiarity with relevant policy, legislation and regulations related to carbon storage

Project management skills:

• ability to plan and lead projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget
• experience in developing cost estimates and project work schedules
• competence in procurement and contract management, including preparing terms of reference and administering consultant agreements

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• ability to provide technical advice and guidance to stakeholders and clients on regulated activities related to carbon storage
• able to develop and prepare materials such as reports, plans, tender proposals, and training materials
• presentation skills to provide expert engineering evidence at hearings and in court

Problem-solving and analytical skills:

• ability to conduct audits and identify preventative measures
• able to analyze technical data and field conditions to determine decommissioning procedures and alternatives
• able to evaluate drilling and plugging plans and proposals for new technology applications

Leadership and guidance:

• skilled in leading projects and ensuring they are completed within budget and on time
• able to provide technical oversight of Crown land offshore drilling and production programs
• ability to train staff and clients on relevant statutes, policies, standards, and procedures

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 we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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

Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 10 months, Any City, Anywhere in Ontario

Compensation group:

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Note:

• Some of the possible office locations that may be available are:
  
  SOUTHERN REGION
  50 Bloomington Road, Aurora; 4890 Victoria Avenue North, Vineland; 615 John Street North, Aylmer; 106 Monck Street, Bancroft; 12598 Hwy 35 By-Pass, Minden; 1 Stone Road West, Guelph; 10 Campus Drive, Kemptville; 2284 Nursery Rd, Midhurst; 1450 7th Avenue East, Owen Sound; 7 Bay Street, Parry Sound; 1350 High Falls Road, Bracebridge; 31 Riverside Drive, Pembroke; 300 Water St, Peterborough; 51 Heakes Lane, Kingston
  
  NORTHWEST REGION
  479 Government Road, Dryden; Hwy 17 & Hwy 599, Ignace; 922 Scott Street, Fort Frances; 108 Saturn Avenue, Atikokan; 808 Robertson Street, Kenora; 5 Wadsworth Drive, Nipigon; 208 Beamish Ave West, Geraldton; 227 Howey Street, Red Lake; 49 Prince Street, Sioux Lookout; 435 James Street South, Thunder Bay
  
  NORTHEAST REGION
  190 Cherry Street, Chapleau; 4-2 Hwy 11 South, Cochrane; 34 Revillion Road, Moosonee; 613 Front Street, Hearst; 122 Government Road West, Kapuskasing; 145 Government Road West, Kirkland Lake; 875 Gormanville Road, North Bay; 64 Churchill Street, Sault Ste Marie; 62 Queen Avenue, Blind River; 3767 Hwy 69 South, Sudbury; 5520 Hwy 101 East, South Porcupine; 48 Mission Road, Wawa

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. 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.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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 matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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