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I worked for the TSSA for one year just after the privatization from the Technical Standards Division of the MCCR.  I had previously worked for the MCCR (Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations) for 9 years.  The TSSA was formed as a result of the Harris governments desire to break  OPSEU, lower wages, rob people of seniority and bully employees in the absence of a union. 

Once the union was gone, the managers showed their true colours    The TSSA is nothing more than a cash grab that should have been brought back in to government during the McGuinty years - but he was all talk. They (TSSA) preach public safety but the reality is that they are really a FOR profit "organization" that has a bunch of overpaid directors from the private sector telling them what should be done to line their nests. Who really owns the TSSA ??  I know whose pocket they are in - UA

I worked there for several years!
Co workers are incredible and the employee culture is great.
Management has not a clue what they are doing. They spend their entire day in their offices gossiping about everyone ( i know this, as i have sat through it)
Specifically, in the Intake/customer service area. The manager/supervisor there, has her favourites and if you are not one of them, she will go to the moon and back to make your life miserable....forcing you out! I quit and numerous others quit because of her!!!
The pay is ok, but not worth the misery and poor treatment.

Side note: you will ONLY move UP if you have family there or are a favourite ! Not ever because of your work ethic or overall performance.

Oh and you must be dead to take a sick day!!!

This so called "not for profit' agency is out of control. They have lost sight of why they were formed in 1997. It was supposed to be a "cheaper" more in touch way of delivering inspection services to the public. The only groups that have benefited are the trade unions. TSSA managers show no shame in doling out there likes of companies on their facebook page. How is that not a conflict of interest. ? The reality is they are all planning their next career move and using their position to provide favours to the manufacturing sector and pave the way for their next move.

Where is the oversight of this high turnaround, mismanaged dogs breakfast

This so called "not for profit' agency is out of control.  They have lost sight of why they were formed in 1997. It was supposed to be a "cheaper" more in touch way of delivering inspection services to the public. The only groups that have benefited are the trade unions.  TSSA managers show no shame in doling out there likes of companies on their facebook page.  How is that not a conflict of interest. ?    The reality is they are all planning their next career move and using their position to provide favours to the manufacturing sector and pave the way for their next move. 

Where is the oversight of this high turnaround, mismanaged dogs breakfast

I left TSSA just before they made some major restructuring changes. During that time, it was really great. My manager was supportive and clear, my co-workers were nice; even the co-op students were fun! The other workers were really nice too. The office had a sense of calm yet busyness. There was a lot of work to be done and deadlines to be met, but I did not feel stressed or under pressure as it was realistic and achievable.
I really liked the feel of both friendliness and corporate setting. It is a strange mix but it works. 

The name of the company is confusing. Technical and Safety should be removed from the name and replaced with Heavy Handed and Fly by the Seat of Your Pants. And the word Authority should be changed to Hourly Rate.  Inspectors are poorly trained and most have less than 2 years experience in industry. This company does not promote gender  equality in the workplace and management changes frequently.  The privatization of the MCCR Technical Standards Division was the big mistake that created this dogs breakfast. 

No clear direction from MGMT.  No one can explain what they want and everyone does what they want so you constantly redo the same work forever hoping it's what someone wants.

For technical resources, this is a difficult job since no one knows what you do but will try to estimate your time for you and undervalue your efforts.

Constant turnover means anyone can disappear tomorrow.  Everyone is use to that so no one expects you to stay.

Underpays for technical people

pro:
 they will spend the money to train you
salary is good
stable job

con: 
work is non stop
no overtime pay
lots of expectations although no directly asked
impossible work load, bring work home all the time in attempt to meet deadlines but new work keeps coming to your desk, no one cares
no work life balance, work will overtake your personal time
expect to go on vacation as punishment when you come back to see piles of work waiting for you

TSSA used to be good 15 years ago may be, but in last 10 years has gone down hill. The management is very selfish and they do not treat you with respect. The culture is very poisonous here. Should you try to raise a concern about an issue, you are told, you are free to find another job even though you have been there for 20 years. It is impossible to reach the maximum level of salary unless you are relative or friend of your manager. No overtime pay and you are overloaded with work.

Welcoming colleagues and middle management. However, this company is ran by senior abusive "employees" whom do not know what leadership is and only care about their bonuses or power. Direction, decision-making, transparency, respect and leadership are lacking and do not expect HR to help, it is inexistent or unqualified. Turn over rate in the office is high  (and the biggest is in HR)!

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