Risk Advisor

Technical Standards and Safety Authority; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is a not-for-profit regulator focused on public safety across Ontario. As a Risk Advisor, you will apply risk assessment methodologies and analytical expertise to identify safety risks and support evidence-based regulatory decisions.

Your work will guide inspections, compliance strategies, and proactive safety actions. You will analyze incident and inspection data, develop risk indicators, and collaborate with Operations and Data Analytics to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL) and standards (ISO 31000).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for interpreting complex safety data.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with data visualization or analytics tools.
• Proficiency with Hazard Identification applications (FMEA Pro, PHA Pro).
• Ability to conduct Quantitative Risk Analysis (e.g., consequence and frequency analysis).
• Experience facilitating risk assessment discussions, workshops, investigations, or stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assess Safety Risks to support regulatory decision-making.
• Analyze incident, inspection, and operational data to identify trends and drivers.
• Develop risk indicators and prioritization tools for inspections and compliance.
• Provide practical risk recommendations to improve safety outcomes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Data Analytics and other stakeholders to enhance risk-informed decisions.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment workshops

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

FMEA Pro

PHA Pro

Job description

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is a not‑for‑profit regulator dedicated to enhancing public safety across Ontario. TSSA’s team of over 450 professionals delivers safety oversight across multiple regulated sectors through technical expertise, compliance, and collaboration with industry partners. At TSSA, safety is embedded in our culture and in all aspects of our work. Each role at TSSA has an impact on keeping Ontarians safe through engagement, evidence, enforcement, and education. We help build a safer community.

Join TSSA’s Risk team and play a key role in advancing public safety across Ontario. As a Risk Advisor, you’ll use data, risk assessment methodologies, and analytical expertise to identify emerging safety risks and support evidence-based regulatory decisions. Your insights will help prioritize inspections, inform compliance strategies, and drive proactive actions that make a meaningful impact on public safety.

Your Key Contributions

• Assess Safety Risks: Apply risk assessment methodologies to evaluate public safety risks and support regulatory decision-making.
• Analyze Risk Data: Review incident, inspection, and operational data to identify trends, emerging risks, and key risk drivers.
• Support Risk-Based Planning: Develop and maintain risk indicators, scoring models, and prioritization tools to inform inspections and compliance activities.
• Provide Risk Advice: Review risk assessments, operational plans, and safety initiatives, providing practical recommendations to improve safety outcomes.
• Support Investigations: Facilitate In-Depth Root Cause Analyses (IDRCA) and contribute to incident investigations by identifying contributing factors and lessons learned.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Operations, Data Analytics, and other stakeholders to strengthen risk-informed decision-making and enhance analytical tools.
• Document and Communicate Findings: Prepare clear, defensible risk assessments, methodologies, and reports that support transparency and quality assurance.
• Promote Continuous Improvement: Participate in cross-functional initiatives and stay current on emerging risk management practices, regulatory trends, and public safety issues.

Your Qualifications & Key Strengths:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in risk engineering including risk assessment methods, safety analysis, engineering analysis, or a related technical safety advisory role, including progressive experience supporting evaluations within a regulatory, public safety, industrial, utilities, transportation, or compliance-based decision making
• Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and developing actionable recommendations to support decision-making.
• Experience facilitating discussions, risk assessment workshops, incident investigations, or stakeholder engagement activities is considered an asset

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL) and standards (e.g., ISO 31000).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex technical, operational, and safety-related information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with data visualization, reporting, or analytics tools is an asset.
• Proficiency with Hazard Identification applications (FMEA Pro, PHA Pro) and familiarity with data visualization, reporting, or analytics tools is an asset.
• Ability to conduct Quantitative Risk Analysis (Probabilistic Risk Assessments) such as consequence and frequency analysis and risk estimation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within established timelines.

Helpful Information That Matters:

Hiring Range Details: The hiring range for this role is $72,000 - $90,000. The annual salary may vary within this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications,

Fostering a strong safety culture: TSSA has earned the 5-Star Safety Cultures Award from Canadian Occupational Safety magazine for five consecutive years (2022-2026). For more information on TSSA and our values please visit our career page TSSA Careers | TSSA

Fostering a strong safety culture: TSSA has earned the 5-Star Safety Cultures Award from Canadian Occupational Safety magazine for three consecutive years (2022-2024). For more information on TSSA and our values please visit our career page {hyperlink}

Equal Opportunity Employer: TSSA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building and maintaining collaborative, caring and positive work environments so that our employees bring their whole selves to work each and every day. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation: TSSA is pleased to offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a job opportunity, or are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please advise of any accommodation you may require.

Posting Details: This job posting is for an existing vacancy within TSSA. We are actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill the current position. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. TSSA uses AI to support screening of pre-screening question responses. Even if an application is flagged by the system, our team endeavours to review all candidates’ qualifications and experience.