Senior Risk Advisor

Join the Ontario Public Service as a Senior Risk Advisor and lead our efforts in managing and overseeing enterprise risk management and audit coordination!

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is seeking someone with strong project leadership and communication skills, and who has a thorough understanding of enterprise risk management.

*Note: This position is at 400 University Avenue in Toronto; however, alternate work arrangements may be available.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• Lead and manage enterprise risk management (ERM) and audit coordination for the ministry.
• Communicate and support senior management, staff, and external stakeholders on ERM systems.
• Develop and maintain ERM policies, systems, and processes, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Advise senior management on ERM matters and track audit recommendations and responses.
• Provide technical leadership, coordinate projects, and contribute to strategic planning and evaluation.

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

• You have knowledge of enterprise risk management and control assessments (e.g. strategic level controls, delivery controls, and IT controls).
• You have experience gaining knowledge of risk management policies/processes/practices and risk mitigation/control strategies in a large organization.
• You have experience gaining knowledge of business programs, policies and directions in a large organization, to provide expertise, lead and advise on risk management and help measure performance to manage risks effectively.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You can provide advice and guidance and prepare proposals/ business cases/ complex reports and recommendations.
• You can lead and provide advice on risk management strategies that meet business objectives, influence corrective action, advise on business strategies to avoid risk and analyze responses to audit recommendations.
• You can build and maintain effective working relationships and support horizontal, collaborative problem-solving.

Project Management and Team Leadership Skills:

• You have project management and team leadership skills, to lead multi-disciplinary teams in assessing risk and audit response issues and developing and implementing solutions.
• You can plan, schedule, coordinate and direct the work of team members, and provide technical guidance and training.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• You can analyze and solve complex enterprise risk management issues, lead the development of processes, and provide recommendations to senior management.
• You can interpret and apply directives, legislation, policies, standards and priorities, and evaluate directions, trends, standards and policies.
• You can lead and conduct complex risk assessments, including the development of risk mitigation controls and solutions.
• You can develop implementation and training strategies for stakeholders to support enterprise risk management capacity and capability.