The Office of the Provincial Security Advisor (OPSA) was established in 2016/17 to provide the Province's decision makers with security intelligence and advice on threats to Ontario's prosperity as well as its personnel, information and assets. Some of the OPSA's areas of focus are cyber and information threats, economic security, critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, and physical and information security consultations.
In support of the OPSA's mandate, the Security Operations Unit (SOU) is responsible for providing advice and consultations on security issues related to the protection of OPS personnel, information and assets. This includes working with partner ministries and agencies on large infrastructure projects, administration and management of the Physical Security Operating Policy (PSOP), the administration of the OPS' travel risk management program, TravelSecure, and providing advice to managers, directors, assistant deputy ministers and deputy ministers.
The Research and Analysis Unit (RAU) provides the province's decision makers with security intelligence and advice on threats to Ontario's prosperity. The RAU provides advice based on open-source research assessments, engagement with federal, provincial and territorial counterparts, and information sharing with key internal and external partners. Some of the RAU's areas of focus are foreign engagement, economic security, critical infrastructure vulnerabilities risk mitigation and strategic cyber security issues advice.
Why work for the Ontario Public Service?The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
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Competitive compensation and benefits• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
In this role you will:
• Provide advice and executive support to the manager on key activities and initiatives
• Develop, implement and evaluate strategies and policies to ensure effective operations management
• Independently initiate, plan and carry out projects on behalf of the unit with minimal supervision
• Act as the focal point of contact between the unit, ministry and other stakeholders, managing high-profile relationships and ensuring the ministry's position is considered
What you bring to the team
Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• You can deftly manage competing and often shifting priorities under tight timelines
• You are well-versed in research methodologies, analyzing data from various sources
• You can identify and handle operational issues independently
• You take initiative to research and gather information related to an issue and can prepare recommendations for consideration
• You can coordinate the flow of information and work to ensure it's completed on-time
Relationship Management
• You can foster relationships with a variety of stakeholders and find common ground on issues
• You have the ability to collaborate with others to discuss and resolve problems, coordinate materials and present recommendations
• You can provide advice and guidance to management and the team on protocols and unit operations
Communication Skills
• You have developed communication skills to prepare creative and insightful products and materials for senior executive consumption
• You can you review, edit and draft various products with minimal supervision, under tight timelines
• You can present and explain documents and information to stakeholders at varying levels in a clear and concise manner
Project Management and Leadership Skills
• You can plan and manage a project from inception to completion
• You can provide guidance and motivate a team to achieve deliverables and meet objectives
Program and Operational Knowledge and Skills
• You have the ability to understand the ministry's strategic direction, business plans and priorities to provide advice, guidance and input
• You can develop and implement strategies to ensure effective operations management
• You have an understanding of government decision making processes