Senior Consultant, Enterprise Risk Management
Top Benefits
About the role
The Ministry of Transportation is making rapid adjustments to new and evolving challenges – enhanced accountability, greater transparency, demonstrating value-for-money, and ensuring sustainability of services. Bring your expertise in strategic risk leadership, internal controls, and stakeholder engagement to lead risk management across the Ministry of Transportation and help shape how the ministry tackles these enterprise-wide challenges.
About the job
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program for the entire ministry. You'll play a key role in transforming the ministry's risk and control environment, working closely with senior leadership to influence new policies and improve program efficiency. The position offers significant autonomy to shape and evolve the ERM strategy, reporting directly to the Controller. You'll build strong relationships across all divisions, helping to advance the ministry's risk management system and reduce exposure through robust processes.
In this role, you will:
• lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of ERM policies, programs, and tools aligned with OPS-wide strategies
• provide strategic advice to senior leadership on risk governance, policy direction, and emerging issues
• implement and sustain internal control frameworks and ERM governance structures across the ministry
• facilitate risk assessments and lead risk discussions to support business outcomes and decision-making
• build and maintain partnerships across divisions, ministries, and agencies to align risk strategies and share best practices
• mentor staff and lead knowledge transfer to build ERM capacity and capability across the organization
What you bring to the team
Enterprise risk management:
You have:
• expertise in ERM systems, frameworks, and governance
• strategic thinking to align risk processes across a large organization
Project leadership:
You have:
• proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• experience managing competing priorities and deadlines
• demonstrated success in coaching and guiding project teams
Communication and relationship management skills:
You can:
• communicate complex risk and financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• build and maintain strong partnerships across the ministry and OPS
• facilitate consultations and risk discussions to support strategic decision-making
Analytical skills:
You have:
• ability to assess risk impacts and develop strategic recommendations
• experience evaluating policy effectiveness and designing implementation strategies
• sound judgment and political acuity to influence decisions and resolve complex issues
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:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
Additional information
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Note:
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- C-MT-234037/25
How to apply:
- You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember:
The deadline to apply is Friday, October 10, 2025 11:59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
About Government of Ontario
Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l'Ontario
The Ontario Government works to serve the public interest and uphold the public trust by providing Ministers with objective advice and expert guidance. The Ontario Public Service carries out the decisions and policies of the elected government with integrity and accountability and administers public services to the highest professional standards.
Le gouvernement de l'Ontario sert l'intérêt public et conserve la confiance du public en fournissant aux ministres des conseils objectifs et spécialisés. La fonction publique de l'Ontario applique les décisions et les politiques du gouvernement élu. En respectant le principe de reddition des comptes et avec intégrité, elle administre les services à la population selon les normes professionnelles les plus rigoureuses.
Senior Consultant, Enterprise Risk Management
Top Benefits
About the role
The Ministry of Transportation is making rapid adjustments to new and evolving challenges – enhanced accountability, greater transparency, demonstrating value-for-money, and ensuring sustainability of services. Bring your expertise in strategic risk leadership, internal controls, and stakeholder engagement to lead risk management across the Ministry of Transportation and help shape how the ministry tackles these enterprise-wide challenges.
About the job
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program for the entire ministry. You'll play a key role in transforming the ministry's risk and control environment, working closely with senior leadership to influence new policies and improve program efficiency. The position offers significant autonomy to shape and evolve the ERM strategy, reporting directly to the Controller. You'll build strong relationships across all divisions, helping to advance the ministry's risk management system and reduce exposure through robust processes.
In this role, you will:
• lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of ERM policies, programs, and tools aligned with OPS-wide strategies
• provide strategic advice to senior leadership on risk governance, policy direction, and emerging issues
• implement and sustain internal control frameworks and ERM governance structures across the ministry
• facilitate risk assessments and lead risk discussions to support business outcomes and decision-making
• build and maintain partnerships across divisions, ministries, and agencies to align risk strategies and share best practices
• mentor staff and lead knowledge transfer to build ERM capacity and capability across the organization
What you bring to the team
Enterprise risk management:
You have:
• expertise in ERM systems, frameworks, and governance
• strategic thinking to align risk processes across a large organization
Project leadership:
You have:
• proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• experience managing competing priorities and deadlines
• demonstrated success in coaching and guiding project teams
Communication and relationship management skills:
You can:
• communicate complex risk and financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• build and maintain strong partnerships across the ministry and OPS
• facilitate consultations and risk discussions to support strategic decision-making
Analytical skills:
You have:
• ability to assess risk impacts and develop strategic recommendations
• experience evaluating policy effectiveness and designing implementation strategies
• sound judgment and political acuity to influence decisions and resolve complex issues
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:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
Additional information
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Note:
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- C-MT-234037/25
How to apply:
- You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember:
The deadline to apply is Friday, October 10, 2025 11:59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
About Government of Ontario
Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l'Ontario
The Ontario Government works to serve the public interest and uphold the public trust by providing Ministers with objective advice and expert guidance. The Ontario Public Service carries out the decisions and policies of the elected government with integrity and accountability and administers public services to the highest professional standards.
Le gouvernement de l'Ontario sert l'intérêt public et conserve la confiance du public en fournissant aux ministres des conseils objectifs et spécialisés. La fonction publique de l'Ontario applique les décisions et les politiques du gouvernement élu. En respectant le principe de reddition des comptes et avec intégrité, elle administre les services à la population selon les normes professionnelles les plus rigoureuses.