Risk Consultant

Treasury Board Secretariat | Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury Board Secretariat | Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor in Toronto is seeking a Risk Consultant to support ministries with risk advisory services, ERM maturity, and policy development across the Ontario public service.

You will analyze risks, develop performance measures, and train staff on ERM tools, collaborating with internal and external partners to strengthen risk integration and governance.

Qualifications

• Conduct risk management analysis and report findings to inform strategic planning.
• Evaluate evolving risk landscapes and identify implications for ministries.
• Develop executive briefings translating analytics into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned ministry portfolios and manage end-to-end risk advisory relationships.
• Coordinate ERM transformation efforts and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and deliver ERM training programs.
• Prepare detailed reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Risk analysis

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

ERM knowledge

Training and facilitation

Data reporting

Tools

ERM/GRC software

Job description

The Office of the Chief Risk Officer (OCRO) 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 OCRO, Risk Consultants 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. OCRO 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 Consultant 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 Ontario 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 risk management knowledge, guidance and best practices to strengthen risk integration and build risk management capacity across ministries.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain strong working relationships.
• Facilitate development and implementation of performance measures to track and improve risk management.
• Utilize ERM Digital Solution/GRC platform and assist ministry stakeholders by providing user support, guidance, and training as needed.

What you bring to the team

Research and Analytical Skills:

• Conduct risk management analysis, compile data, report findings, and support strategic planning.
• Evaluate evolving risk landscapes, research data, and analyze trends and outcomes to assess implications.
• Develop and deliver executive briefings and presentation decks that translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights and future-focused recommendations.

Project Management, Leadership and Communication Skills:

• Lead assigned ministry portfolios and manage end-to-end ministry relationships for risk advisory services, including providing 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 the ability to gain knowledge of:

• Public sector risk management principles and methods.
• ERM/Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology solutions, including usage and administration, and support ministries as needed
• 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:

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

Compensation Group:

Management Compensation Plan

Understanding the job ad - definitions

Schedule:

6

Category:

Finance and Economics

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.