Risk Analyst

Treasury Board Secretariat | Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk Analyst to enhance risk management practices across various ministries. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a dynamic advisory team, providing critical insights and strategic advice to improve the lives of Ontarians. You will engage in risk analysis, develop policies, and implement performance measures while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. If you're passionate about making a difference through effective risk management and have the skills to drive strategic discussions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to conduct risk management analysis and report findings.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support development of risk management policies across ministries.
• Provide expert advice on risk management strategies.

Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Office Software

Database Management

Job description

The Risk Advisory Office (RAO) plays a crucial role in offering advice, direction, and leadership to ministries, aiding in the development and continuous implementation of effective risk management practices and processes. As a key member of the Risk Advisory Office, Risk Analysts have the unique opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with the broader risk advisory team to support the dynamic range of advisory activities with ministries and their Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) teams, key business areas and executives to drive their ERM maturity. The RAO is driven to build a better future for Ontarians by empowering ministries to successfully deliver effective policies, programs and services through robust risk management.

The Risk Analyst role involves providing guidance through critical thinking and analysis as it supports the risk management advice provided to ministries, helping to drive strategic risk discussions, and embed risk management into business processes to improve the lives of Ontarians.

About the job

You will:

• Support senior staff in developing policies and programs to improve risk management across all ministries and agencies.

• Support alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Mandate, using consistent language, processes, and tools for comparing risks.

• Provide expert advice on new risk management strategies to reduce risks.

• Share knowledge and best practices to build risk management skills.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain strong working relationships.

• Develop and implement performance measures to track and improve risk management.

What you bring to the team

Research and Analytical Skills:

• Conduct risk management analysis, compile data, report findings, and support strategic planning.

• Evaluate data, research predictive models, and analyze trends and outcomes to assess implications.

• Design strategies using creative analytics to estimate probabilities and project future outcomes.

Project Management, Leadership and Communication Skills:

• Provide advice on risk management, performance standards, and ERM policies.

• Manage multiple projects, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and lead ERM transformation efforts.

• Develop and deliver ERM training programs, analyze business processes, and recommend risk management strategies.

• Prepare detailed reports to support decision-making and build strong working relationships.

Technical Knowledge and Computer Skills:

You have an understanding of:

• Public sector risk management principles and methods.

• Government policies, priorities, and relevant laws.

• Ontario's policy and program processes, including fiscal planning and reporting.

• Change management to support change initiatives.

• You are proficient with office software, computer applications, and database management.

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

Address:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 375 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan

Schedule: 6

Category: Finance and Economics

Posted on: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• C-TB-225188/25

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 225188, by Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:59 pm EDT. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst

• Industries

  Government Administration

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