Senior Compliance Advisor

Public Health Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Ontario is seeking a Senior Compliance Advisor to coordinate PHO’s Enterprise Risk Management, compliance, and internal control activities from the Toronto office. You will report to the Director, Controllership and provide senior advisory support to identify, assess and monitor risks, strengthen governance frameworks and ensure compliance with directives and regulations.

The role requires strong communication and advisory skills to work across units and with the Board and ministry

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in compliance, enterprise or operational risk management, internal controls, internal audit or related function.
• CPA designation, ERM certification or other professional designation preferred.
• Experience with policy or framework development, enterprise risk reporting, compliance analysis, internal control assessment and remediation tracking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PHO’s Enterprise Risk Management program and related frameworks, tools, training and communications.
• Prepare periodic risk and compliance reporting for senior management, board and committees.
• Maintain risk register and appetite metrics; monitor mitigation actions and escalate overdue items.
• Support PHO’s compliance function and promote consistent application of requirements.
• Identify audit opportunities and support internal audit and remediation efforts.
• Provide support for insurance management and operational initiatives as needed.

Skills

ERM program design

Compliance advisory

Risk reporting

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Written & oral communication

Education

University degree in business/public administration

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Senior Compliance AdvisorLocation: Toronto-661 UniversityDepartment: ControllershipThis 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 ManagementSupports 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 CoordinationCoordinates 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.ComplianceSupports 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 AuditSupports 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.OtherProvides 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: PermanentHours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per weekCompensation Group:Ontario Public Service Employees UnionCompensation Range :$47.93 - $59.26Posting Date: 11-3-2026Closing Date: 11-14-2026Please note: applications will be received no later than 11:59pm on the date preceding the closing date as indicated on the Job Requisition.Note: Internal candidates will be considered first.While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.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.