Apply By: Monday, October 19, 2026 11:59 pm EDTSenior Advisor - (Office of the Provincial Security Advisor, Research and Analysis Unit)Office of the Provincial Security Advisor / Research and Analysis UnitCity:TorontoPosition(s) language:Job term:2 Temporary - 12 months with possibility of extensionHelp 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 jobAs part of the team, you will:Conduct open-source research and provide analysis and advice to executives; prepare executive-readybriefings, reports, and materials for key meetings and forumsServe as the central liaison for the unit, developing and managing high-profile stakeholder relationships and resolving sensitive issuesPrioritize and coordinate requests, responses,



and follow-up activitiesSupport operational effectiveness by developing and evaluating strategies, policies, and communication processesLead and deliver special projects requiring research, analysis, and cross-ministry coordinationIndependently research and develop briefing products on emerging issues related to OPSA's mandateCollaborate with unit and division colleagues to deliver results for complex problems/requests.Meet Your Recent TeamThe 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 teamResearch, Analytical and Problem-Solving SkillsYou have:experience managing competing and shifting priorities under tight timelinesresearch skills and the ability to analyze information with critical thinking to identify key insightsthe ability to identify operational issues and propose actionable recommendationsexperience coordinating information to ensure timely, high-quality deliverablesCommunicationYou have:demonstrated ability to draft, review, and edit executive ready materials with minimal supervisionexperience presenting complex information clearly to varied audiencesthe ability to prepare clear, concise briefing materials and coordinate responses to issues, correspondence, and executive requestsStakeholder Relationship ManagementYou have:experience building effective working relationships with partners across ministries and agenciesthe ability to communicate and represent the ministry's perspective clearly, and provide advice on protocols#J-18808-Ljbffr

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