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Apply By: Friday, November 20, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Investment Operations and Governance Advisor

Job ID: 249641

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Venture Ontario

Division:

Venture Ontario

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary up to 18 months

Job code:

5A008 - ProgPlanEval05

Salary:

$80,089.00 - $115,402.00 Per year

Join Venture Ontario where you will help shape the future of Ontario's venture capital ecosystem. Venture Ontario is the venture capital investment agency of the government of Ontario. Venture Ontario was created to promote and develop the venture capital sector in Ontario, to assist high potential technology companies in accessing capital vital to grow and prosper.

As part of the Venture Ontario team, you will play a key role in implementing and monitoring venture capital investment programs while at the same time, strengthening board governance and investment operational excellence. Working closely with senior leadership, the Board, and stakeholders, you will drive meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the job

In this role, you will:

- Draft, manage, and monitor venture capital fund of funds investment legal agreements.
- Produce and support venture capital fund financial reporting and capital call activities.
- Analyze venture capital program performance and recommend improvements to meet strategic goals.
- Coordinate Board meeting logistics, meeting materials, and help lead board governance activities.
- Prepare memos, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Build long lasting partnerships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

What you bring to the team

Specialized Knowledge

You have:

- Knowledge of venture capital investment principles, fund structures, investment agreements, capital calls, and can apply performance monitoring measurements.
- Knowledge of program and policy development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- An understanding of corporate governance practices, including Board administration, governance frameworks, resolutions, and accountability requirements.
- Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, including budget monitoring, financial statements, performance metrics, and audit processes.
- Knowledge of legislation, compliance requirements, and risk management practices related to investment programs and government operations.

Program Management and Organizational Skills

You have the ability to:

- Research and analyze venture capital fund performance and program results.
- Evaluate program design options and recommend operational improvements.
- Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board.
- Assess risks, governance practices, and compliance requirements to support effective decision-making.

Communication Skills

You can:





- Use well-developed verbal and written communication skills to present with and participate on working groups to deliver presentations and to provide briefings to senior leadership and the team.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Board members, ministry partners, fund managers, and external organizations.
- Lead consultations and information-sharing discussions to gather input, resolve issues, and support decision-making.
- Negotiates, influences, and fosters consensus among stakeholders with varying interests and priorities.

Research and Financial Management Skills

You have:

- Research and analytical skills to gather information to determine business conditions.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to develop innovative solutions to non-routine/unusual situations.
- Financial analysis and budget management skills to monitor expenditures, reporting requirements, and capital call activities.

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




- a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
- a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by: Friday, November 20, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 250 Yonge St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group: Association of Management, Administrative and Skilled Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Policy and Analysis

Posted on:

Thursday, November 5, 2026

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.
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How to apply:

- You must apply online.
- 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 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.

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Investment Operations and Governance Advisor (Toronto)
🏢 Venture Ontario
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