Risk Consultant​/Conseiller en gestion des risques; conseillere en gestion des risques

The Office of the Chief Risk Officer (OCRO) plays a crucial role in offering advice, direction, and leadership to ministries, aiding in the development and continuous implementation of effective risk management practices and processes. As a key member of OCRO, Risk Consultants have the unique opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with the broader risk advisory team to support the dynamic range of advisory activities with ministries and their Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) teams, key business areas and executives to drive their ERM maturity.

OCRO is driven to build a better future for Ontarians by empowering ministries to successfully deliver effective policies, programs and services through robust risk management.
The Risk Consultant role involves providing guidance through critical thinking and analysis as it supports the risk management advice provided to ministries, helping to drive strategic risk discussions, and embed risk management into business processes to improve the lives of Ontarians.

• Support senior staff in developing policies and programs to improve risk management across all Ontario ministries and agencies.
• Support alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Mandate, using consistent language, processes, and tools for comparing risks.
• Provide expert advice on new risk management strategies to reduce risks.
• Share risk management knowledge, guidance and best practices to strengthen risk integration and build risk management capacity across ministries. Collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain strong working relationships.
• Facilitate development and implementation of performance measures to track and improve risk management.
• Utilize ERM Digital Solution/GRC platform and assist ministry stakeholders by providing user support, guidance, and training as needed.

• Conduct risk management analysis, compile data, report findings, and support strategic planning.
• Evaluate evolving risk landscapes, research data, and analyze trends and outcomes to assess implications.
• Develop and deliver executive briefings and presentation decks that translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights and future-focused recommendations.

• Lead assigned ministry portfolios and manage end-to-end ministry relationships for risk advisory services, including providing advice on risk management, performance standards, and ERM policies.
• Manage multiple projects, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and lead ERM transformation efforts.
• Develop and deliver ERM training programs, analyze business processes, and recommend risk management strategies.
• Prepare detailed reports to support decision-making and build strong working relationships.

• Public sector risk management principles and methods.
• ERM/Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology solutions, including usage and administration, and support ministries as needed
• Government policies, priorities, and relevant laws.
• Ontario's policy and program processes, including fiscal planning and reporting.
• Change management to support change initiatives.

• Public sector risk management principles and methods.
• ERM/Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology solutions, including usage and administration, and support ministries as needed
• Government policies, priorities, and relevant laws.
• Ontario's policy and program processes, including fiscal planning and reporting.
• Change management to support change initiatives.

• office software, computer applications, and database management.

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!

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