Senior Advisor

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment, Conservation and Parks (Ontario) seeks a Senior Advisor for the Office of the Provincial Security Advisor – Research and Analysis Unit in Toronto. The role focuses on translating complex open-source research into clear, executive-ready guidance to inform security and policy decisions.

The position emphasizes independent work, cross-ministry coordination, and development of briefing materials on emerging security issues within OPSA's mandate.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting open-source research and translating findings into executive-ready briefings.
• Ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and large stakeholder networks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct open-source research and provide analysis and advice to executives; prepare executive-ready briefings, reports, and materials for key meetings and forums.
• Serve as central liaison for the unit, developing and managing high-profile stakeholder relationships and resolving sensitive issues
• Prioritize and coordinate requests, responses, and follow-up activities
• Support operational effectiveness by developing and evaluating strategies, policies, and communication processes
• Lead and deliver special projects requiring research, analysis, and cross-ministry coordination
• Independently research and develop briefing products on emerging issues related to OPSA's mandate
• Collaborate with unit and division colleagues to deliver results for complex problems/requests.

Skills

Open-source research

Analytical thinking

Executive briefing

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Job description

Apply By:Monday, October 19, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Advisor - (Office of the Provincial Security Advisor, Research and Analysis Unit)

Office of the Provincial Security Advisor / Research and Analysis Unit

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:

2 Temporary - 12 months with possibility of extension

Help safeguard Ontario's prosperity by translating complex issues into clear, actionable advice. Bring your skills in analysis, communication, and project leadership to a role that shapes government decision-making and supports effective, secure program delivery.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking two (2) Senior Advisors to support the Office of the Provincial Security Advisor – for the Research and Analysis Unit (RAU).
The Office of the Provincial Security Advisor (OPSA) provides the province's decision makers with security intelligence and advice on threats to Ontario's prosperity as well as its personnel, information and assets. The OPSA provides advice based on open-source research assessments, engagement with federal, provincial and territorial counterparts, and information sharing with key internal and external partners. Some of the OPSA's areas of focus are cyber and information threats, economic security, threats to public safety, and physical and information security consultations.
If you have diverse skills, thrive in an independent work environment and enjoy seeking out and establishing new partnerships, we encourage you to apply!

About the job

As part of the team, you will:

• Conduct open-source research and provide analysis and advice to executives; prepare executive-ready briefings, reports, and materials for key meetings and forums
• Serve as the central liaison for the unit, developing and managing high-profile stakeholder relationships and resolving sensitive issues
• Prioritize and coordinate requests, responses, and follow-up activities
• Support operational effectiveness by developing and evaluating strategies, policies, and communication processes
• Lead and deliver special projects requiring research, analysis, and cross-ministry coordination
• Independently research and develop briefing products on emerging issues related to OPSA's mandate
• Collaborate with unit and division colleagues to deliver results for complex problems/requests.

Meet Your New Team

The Research and Analysis Unit (RAU) provides the province's decision makers with advice and security intelligence on threats to Ontario's economic security and prosperity. The RAU conducts open-source research, distills the research through critical thinking, engages with partners across governments, and analyzes issues pertaining to economic and foreign engagement risks, geopolitical security issues, research security issues, threats to public safety, and strategic cyber matters.

What you bring to the team

Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

You have:

• experience managing competing and shifting priorities under tight timelines
• research skills and the ability to analyze information with critical thinking to identify key insights
• the ability to identify operational issues and propose actionable recommendations
• experience coordinating information to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables

Communication

You have:

• demonstrated ability to draft, review, and edit executive ready materials with minimal supervision
• experience presenting complex information clearly to varied audiences
• the ability to prepare clear, concise briefing materials and coordinate responses to issues, correspondence, and executive requests

Stakeholder Relationship Management

You have:

• experience building effective working relationships with partners across ministries and agencies
• the ability to communicate and represent the ministry's perspective clearly, and provide advice on protocols