Senior Compliance Advisor

Public Health Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Ontario in Toronto is seeking a Senior Compliance Advisor to coordinate PHO’s Enterprise Risk Management, compliance, internal control and monitoring activities. The role provides senior advisory support to identify, assess, report and monitor risks; strengthen governance frameworks and controls; and support compliance with OPS and PHO directives, policies, legislation and regulations.

Reporting to the Director, Controllership, you will maintain risk registers, support Board and

Qualifications

• University degree in business, risk management, public administration, finance, operations or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience including compliance, enterprise or operational risk management, internal controls, internal audit or related function.
• CPA designation or ERM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports design and ongoing improvement of PHO's ERM program and related frameworks and tools.
• Coordinates risk and compliance reporting for Senior Management, Board and committees.
• Tracks compliance with legislation, directives, policies and requirements across PHO.

Skills

ERM knowledge

Compliance

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Reporting to Board

MS Office

Education

University degree (business or related)

CPA or ERM certification preferred

Job description

Location: Toronto-661 University
Department: Controllership
This posting is to fill a current vacancy.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Controllership, the Senior Compliance Advisor coordinates and supports PHO’s Enterprise Risk Management, compliance, internal control and compliance monitoring activities. The role provides senior advisory support to identify, assess, report and monitor risks; strengthen governance frameworks and controls; and support compliance with OPS and PHO directives, policies, legislation and regulations.

Key Responsibilities-

Enterprise Risk Management

• Supports the design, implementation and continuous improvement of PHO’s ERM program, including related frameworks, tools, training and communication materials.
• Maintains an enterprise-wide approach to identifying, assessing, documenting and managing risks, risk appetite, tolerance and metrics including business-unit risk assessments, control reviews, mitigation action plans and follow-up on in-progress items or risk appetite breaches.

Risk Reporting and Coordination

• Coordinates and prepares periodic risk and compliance reporting for Senior Management, Executive Committee, PHO’s Board and Board/Audit, Finance and Risk committee members and Ministry, including high-risk areas, emerging issues, mitigation strategies and action-plan status.
• Maintains risk register and risk appetite metrics related documentation; monitors mitigation actions; follows up with risk owners; and escalates overdue or significant items as appropriate.

Compliance

• Supports the Director, Controllership in strengthening PHO’s compliance function and promoting consistent application of compliance requirements across the organization.
• Communicates compliance best practices, directive and policy updates, guidance materials and reporting requirements to the Agency.
• Tracks and monitors PHO’s compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, OPS directives, Ministry requirements and PHO policies, including required attestations, compliance reviews, research and analysis.

Internal Audit

• Supports internal audit and compliance review activities by identifying audit opportunities, coordinating information requests, compliance testing and monitoring remediation of non-compliance or internal control weaknesses.

Other

• Provides support for insurance management, projects and operational initiatives as required.

Knowledge And Skills-

• Strong service orientation, tact and diplomacy, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills, including experience preparing reports, briefing materials, policies, guidelines and templates.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving and judgment skills, with the ability to synthesize information and provide practical recommendations.
• Detail-oriented and execution-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and advisory skills to support departments and programs on compliance, risk and control improvement matters.

Education And Experience-

• University degree in business, risk management, public administration, finance, operations, organizational design or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years in compliance, enterprise or operational risk management, internal controls, internal audit or a related function.
• CPA designation, Enterprise Risk Management certification or another relevant professional designation is preferred.
• Public sector, broader public sector or health sector experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with policy or framework development, enterprise risk reporting, compliance analysis, internal control assessment and remediation tracking.

Attributes and Competencies-

• Works within PHO’s policies, applicable legislation and in compliance with the Collective Agreements.
• Experienced in maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Identifies and summarizes program/department risks pertaining to compliance.
• Works with business units and management to ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place.

Duration: Permanent

Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week

Compensation Group:Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Compensation Range :$47.93 - $59.26

Posting Date: 11-3-2026

Closing Date: 11-14-2026

PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to [e-mail]. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.