Controllership and Risk Advisor

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Environment, Conservation and Parks in Peterborough is seeking a Controllership and Risk Advisor for a 1 temporary assignment up to 14 months to strengthen internal controls, risk management and financial stewardship across the ministry.

The role involves planning testing of the Internal Control Framework, coordinating audits with the Ontario Internal Audit Division and the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, and supporting the annual Certificate of Assurance process and enterprise risk

Qualifications

• Knowledge of controllership principles and risk management.
• Experience with financial audits and legislative compliance.
• Understanding of government policy development and decision-making.
• Ability to develop and implement ministry-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing of the Ministry's Internal Control Framework, including ELCs, OLCs and ITGCs.
• Assess design and effectiveness of internal controls, identify gaps and risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, liaising with Ontario Internal Audit Division and Office of the Auditor General of Ontario.
• Support annual Certificate of Assurance process, including internal control reporting, issue tracking and attestations.
• Contribute to enterprise risk management and fraud risk reporting; prepare reports for senior management.
• Evaluate business processes to ensure compliance with government directives and financial management requirements.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports and presentations on controllership, risk, audit and compliance.
• Develop guidance materials and training resources to raise awareness across the ministry.

Skills

Controllership principles

Risk management

Financial audits

Legislative compliance

Policy development

Data analysis

Communication

Project leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Corporate Management and Information Division: Strategic Management and Corporate Services Branch

City: Peterborough

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 14 months with possible extension

Are you passionate about helping teams make smart, risk-aware decisions?

If so, join us in shaping how we manage risk and ensure accountability across the ministry. We're looking for a Controllership and Risk Advisor to lead key initiatives that support sound financial practices, risk management, and strategic decision-making.

About the job

As a Controllership and Risk Advisor, you'll play a key role in strengthening the Ministry's internal control environment and supporting sound financial stewardship, accountability, and risk management practices. Working closely with ministry leadership, program areas, auditors, and central agencies, you will help assess and improve internal controls, support enterprise assurance processes, and provide expertise on risk and compliance matters. This aligns closely with the ministry's Internal Control Framework, Certificate of Assurance process, audit activities, and risk management responsibilities.

In this role, you will:

• plan and execute testing of the Ministry's Internal Control Framework, including Entity Level Controls (ELCs), Operational Level Controls (OLCs), and Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs)
• assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identify control gaps and risks, and recommend practical mitigation strategies to strengthen financial stewardship and compliance
• coordinate and support internal and external audits, acting as a liaison with the Ontario Internal Audit Division and the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, and assisting management in responding to audit recommendations
• support the Ministry's annual Certificate of Assurance process, including internal control reporting, issue tracking, agency attestations, and preparation of assurance documentation
• contribute to enterprise risk management and fraud risk reporting by analyzing risks, monitoring trends, and preparing reports and recommendations for senior management
• evaluate business processes and control frameworks to ensure compliance with government directives, policies, and financial management requirements
• prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations that support informed decision-making on controllership, risk, audit, and compliance issues
• build awareness of controllership, risk management, and internal control requirements by developing guidance materials, process documentation, and training resources across the ministry

What you bring to the team

Controllership and policy expertise

You have:

• knowledge of controllership principles and risk management
• experience with financial audits and legislative compliance
• understanding of government policy development and decision-making
• ability to develop and implement ministry-wide initiatives

Analytical thinking

You have:

• skills in evaluating systems and identifying areas for improvement
• ability to interpret legislation and transform input into actionable plans
• proficiency in using data to support recommendations
• problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset

Communication and collaboration skills

You have:

• effective written and verbal communication skills
• ability to tailor messaging for different audiences
• presentation and facilitation skills
• collaborative approach to working with internal and external partners

Project and program leadership skills

You can:

• manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• acquire knowledge of performance management and quality assurance systems
• prioritize and align work with ministry objectives
• develop project scopes, charters, and timelines

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!

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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
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