Senior Advisor - (Office of the Provincial Security Advisor, Security Operations Unit)

Solicitor General | Solliciteur général; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Solicitor General | Solliciteur général is recruiting a Senior Advisor to support the Office of the Provincial Security Advisor – Security Operations Unit. The role provides strategic security guidance, risk assessment, and policy development to safeguard OPS personnel, information and assets.

You will lead governance initiatives, support executive decision-making, and coordinate with partner ministries and law enforcement to implement security measures and training.

Qualifications

• Experience developing security policies and programs for complex organizations.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into actionable guidance.
• Strong analytical skills to identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and leadership on governance, modernization, and continuous improvement of the OPS Physical Security Program.
• Support executive decision-making through physical security advice and collaboration with ministries, law enforcement, and external partners.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend security strategies to mitigate risks.
• Provide subject matter expertise on planning, design, implementation, and procurement of physical security measures.
• Develop and deliver security-related training and communications materials and presentations.
• 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

Strategic security guidance

Threat assessment

Policy development

Risk management

Executive briefing

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Research and analysis

Job description

Support the modernization, management and administration of the OPS Physical Security Policy and Program by providing strategic security and policy guidance on issues related to the safeguarding and protection of OPS personnel, information and assets.

The Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking one (1) Senior Advisor to support the Office of the Provincial Security Advisor – for the Security Operations Unit (SOU).

The Office of the Provincial Security Advisor (OPSA) provides diverse clients across the Ontario government with advice on threats and risks to Ontario government people, information and assets. This includes advising and supporting partner ministries and agencies on identifying emerging threats, conducting threat and risk assessments, and integrating security practices into business operations, facility design, procurements, and technology initiatives. It also includes promoting alignment with recognized security standards, best practices and guidance such as the American Society for Industrial Security International (ASIS), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and other relevant professional bodies.

As a Senior Advisor within the SOU, you will also provide Ontario government decision makers with advice, risk identification and mitigation strategies informed by open-source research assessments, engagement with federal, provincial and territorial counterparts, and information sharing with key internal and external partners.

About the job

As part of the team, you will:

• Provide strategic advice and leadership on the governance, administration, modernization, and continuous improvement of the OPS Physical Security Program.
• Support executive decision-making through physical security advice and collaboration with government ministries, law enforcement agencies, and external partners.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend strategies to prevent and mitigate security and emergency risks.
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic advice on planning, design, implementation, and procurement of physical security measures.
• Develop and deliver security related training and communication materials and presentations.
• 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.

If you have diverse skills, thrive in an independent work environment and enjoy seeking out and establishing new partnerships, we encourage you to apply!

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 Skills

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 and unit operations
• demonstrated ability to lead meetings, engagements, and provide ongoing consultative assistance with internal and external partners

Project Management and Leadership Skills

You have:

• project management skills and the ability to lead projects from start to finish
• experience developing performance measures, quality standards, or process improvements
• the ability to coordinate communication and linkages across the organization effectively
• demonstrated skill in guiding and motivating teams to meet deliverables and achieve objectives

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, 25 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based), Canadian Border Services Check, Canadian Security Intelligence Services Check (CSIS), Credit History Check, Driver's License History, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS, Social Networking Search

Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan

Understanding the job ad - definitions

Schedule: 6

Category: Consulting and Planning

Note:

• About security checks:
• A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
• If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
• Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• 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.

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 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.

The deadline to apply is Monday, October 19, 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.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code.