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Senior Advisor - (Office of the Provincial Security Advisor, Research and Analysis Unit)
Office of the Provincial Security Advisor / Research and Analysis Unit

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:

2 Temporary - 12 months with possibility of extension

Help safeguard Ontario's prosperity by translating complex issues into clear, actionable advice. Bring your skills in analysis, communication, and project leadership to a role that shapes government decision-making and supports effective, secure program delivery.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking two (2) Senior Advisors to support the Office of the Provincial Security Advisor – for the Research and Analysis Unit (RAU).
The Office of the Provincial Security Advisor (OPSA) provides the province's decision makers with security intelligence and advice on threats to Ontario's prosperity as well as its personnel, information and assets. The OPSA 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 OPSA's areas of focus are cyber and information threats, economic security, threats to public safety, and physical and information security consultations.
If you have diverse skills, thrive in an independent work environment and enjoy seeking out and establishing new partnerships, we encourage you to apply!

About the job
As part of the team, you will:

Conduct open-source research and provide analysis and advice to executives; prepare executive-ready briefings, reports, and materials for key meetings and forums

Serve as the central liaison for the unit, developing and managing high-profile stakeholder relationships and resolving sensitive issues

Prioritize and coordinate requests, responses, and follow-up activities





Support operational effectiveness by developing and evaluating strategies, policies, and communication processes

Lead and deliver special projects requiring research, analysis, and cross-ministry coordination

Independently research and develop briefing products on emerging issues related to OPSA's mandate

Collaborate with unit and division colleagues to deliver results for complex problems/requests.

Meet Your New Team
The Research and Analysis Unit (RAU) provides the province's decision makers with advice and security intelligence on threats to Ontario's economic security and prosperity. The RAU conducts open-source research, distills the research through critical thinking, engages with partners across governments, and analyzes issues pertaining to economic and foreign engagement risks, geopolitical security issues, research security issues, threats to public safety, and strategic cyber matters.

What you bring to the team
Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
You have:

experience managing competing and shifting priorities under tight timelines

research skills and the ability to analyze information with critical thinking to identify key insights

the ability to identify operational issues and propose actionable recommendations

experience coordinating information to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables

Communication
You have:

demonstrated ability to draft, review, and edit executive ready materials with minimal supervision

experience presenting complex information clearly to varied audiences

the ability to prepare explicit, concise briefing materials and coordinate responses to issues, correspondence, and executive requests

Stakeholder Relationship Management
You have:

experience building effective working relationships with partners across ministries and agencies

the ability to communicate and represent the ministry's perspective clearly, and provide advice on protocols

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