Strategic Public Safety Risk Advisor

Technical Standards and Safety Authority; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is a not-for-profit regulator focused on public safety across Ontario. As a Risk Advisor, you will apply risk assessment methodologies and analytical expertise to identify safety risks and support evidence-based regulatory decisions.

Your work will guide inspections, compliance strategies, and proactive safety actions. You will analyze incident and inspection data, develop risk indicators, and collaborate with Operations and Data Analytics to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL) and standards (ISO 31000).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for interpreting complex safety data.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with data visualization or analytics tools.
• Proficiency with Hazard Identification applications (FMEA Pro, PHA Pro).
• Ability to conduct Quantitative Risk Analysis (e.g., consequence and frequency analysis).
• Experience facilitating risk assessment discussions, workshops, investigations, or stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assess Safety Risks to support regulatory decision-making.
• Analyze incident, inspection, and operational data to identify trends and drivers.
• Develop risk indicators and prioritization tools for inspections and compliance.
• Provide practical risk recommendations to improve safety outcomes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Data Analytics and other stakeholders to enhance risk-informed decisions.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment workshops

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

FMEA Pro

PHA Pro

Job description

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is a not-for-profit regulator focused on public safety across Ontario. As a Risk Advisor, you will apply risk assessment methodologies and analytical expertise to identify safety risks and support evidence-based regulatory decisions.

Your work will guide inspections, compliance strategies, and proactive safety actions. You will analyze incident and inspection data, develop risk indicators, and collaborate with Operations and Data Analytics to