Are you passionate about helping teams make smart, risk-aware decisions?If so, join us in shaping how we manage risk and ensure accountability across the ministry. We're looking for a Controllership and Risk Advisor to lead key initiatives that support sound financial practices, risk management, and strategic decision-making.
About the job
As a
Controllership and Risk Advisor, you'll play a key role in strengthening the Ministry's internal control environment and supporting sound financial stewardship, accountability, and risk management practices. Working closely with ministry leadership, program areas, auditors, and central agencies, you will help assess and improve internal controls, support enterprise assurance processes, and provide expertise on risk and compliance matters. This aligns closely with the ministry's Internal Control Framework, Certificate of Assurance process, audit activities, and risk management responsibilities.
In this role, you will:
• plan and execute testing of the Ministry's Internal Control Framework, including Entity Level Controls (ELCs), Operational Level Controls (OLCs), and Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs)
• assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identify control gaps and risks, and recommend practical mitigation strategies to strengthen financial stewardship and compliance
• coordinate and support internal and external audits, acting as a liaison with the Ontario Internal Audit Division and the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, and assisting management in responding to audit recommendations
• support the Ministry's annual Certificate of Assurance process, including internal control reporting, issue tracking, agency attestations, and preparation of assurance documentation
• contribute to enterprise risk management and fraud risk reporting by analyzing risks, monitoring trends, and preparing reports and recommendations for senior management
• evaluate business processes and control frameworks to ensure compliance with government directives, policies, and financial management requirements
• prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations that support informed decision-making on controllership, risk, audit, and compliance issues
• build awareness of controllership, risk management, and internal control requirements by developing guidance materials, process documentation, and training resources across the ministry
What you bring to the team
Controllership and policy expertise
You have:
• knowledge of controllership principles and risk management
• experience with financial audits and legislative compliance
• understanding of government policy development and decision-making
• ability to develop and implement ministry-wide initiatives
Analytical thinking
You have:
• skills in evaluating systems and identifying areas for improvement
• ability to interpret legislation and transform input into actionable plans
• proficiency in using data to support recommendations
• problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
Communication and collaboration skills
You have:
• effective written and verbal communication skills
• ability to tailor messaging for different audiences
• presentation and facilitation skills
• collaborative approach to working with internal and external partners
Project and program leadership skills
You can:
• manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• acquire knowledge of performance management and quality assurance systems
• prioritize and align work with ministry objectives
• develop project scopes, charters, and timelines
Don't meet every qualification?
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!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: