Risk Advisor

Technical Standards and Safety Authority

$72K — $90K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
  • 4+ years of experience in risk engineering or safety analysis.
  • Proven ability to analyze data and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Experience in facilitating risk assessments, incident investigations, or stakeholder engagement is a plus.
  • Familiarity with risk management methodologies and standards (e.g., ISO 31000, HAZOP, LOPA).

Responsibilities

  • Apply risk assessment methodologies to evaluate public safety risks.
  • Review incident and operational data to identify emerging trends.
  • Develop risk indicators and tools for inspections and compliance activities.
  • Provide practical recommendations to improve safety outcomes based on assessments.
  • Facilitate in-depth root cause analyses and contribute to investigations.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance risk-informed decision-making.
  • Prepare clear risk assessment reports to support transparency.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact public safety initiatives in Ontario.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to strengthen analytical methods.
  • Engagement in ongoing professional development and current public safety issues.
  • Focus on risk management innovation and emerging practices.
Full Job Description
Join TSSA's Risk team and play a key role in advancing public safety across Ontario. As a Risk Advisor, you'll use data, risk assessment methodologies, and analytical expertise to identify emerging safety risks and support evidence-based regulatory decisions. Your insights will help prioritize inspections, inform compliance strategies, and drive proactive actions that make a meaningful impact on public safety. Your Key Contributions • Assess Safety Risks: Apply risk assessment methodologies to evaluate public safety risks and support regulatory decision-making. • Analyze Risk Data: Review incident, inspection, and operational data to identify trends, emerging risks, and key risk drivers. • Support Risk-Based Planning: Develop and maintain risk indicators, scoring models, and prioritization tools to inform inspections and compliance activities. • Provide Risk Advice: Review risk assessments, operational plans, and safety initiatives, providing practical recommendations to improve safety outcomes. • Support Investigations: Facilitate In-Depth Root Cause Analyses (IDRCA) and contribute to incident investigations by identifying contributing factors and lessons learned. • Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Operations, Data Analytics, and other stakeholders to strengthen risk-informed decision-making and enhance analytical tools. • Document and Communicate Findings: Prepare clear, defensible risk assessments, methodologies, and reports that support transparency and quality assurance. • Promote Continuous Improvement: Participate in cross-functional initiatives and stay current on emerging risk management practices, regulatory trends, and public safety issues. Your Qualifications & Key Strengths: Education: • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering. Experience: • Minimum 4 years' experience in risk engineering including risk assessment methods, safety analysis, engineering analysis, or a related technical safety advisory role, including progressive experience supporting evaluations within a regulatory, public safety, industrial, utilities, transportation, or compliance-based decision making • Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and developing actionable recommendations to support decision-making. • Experience facilitating discussions, risk assessment workshops, incident investigations, or stakeholder engagement activities is considered an asset Knowledge & Skills: • Knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL) and standards (e.g., ISO 31000). • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex technical, operational, and safety-related information. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with data visualization, reporting, or analytics tools is an asset. • Proficiency with Hazard Identification applications (FMEA Pro, PHA Pro) and familiarity with data visualization, reporting, or analytics tools is an asset. • Ability to conduct Quantitative Risk Analysis (Probabilistic Risk Assessments) such as consequence and frequency analysis and risk estimation. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within established timelines. Helpful Information That Matters: Hiring Range Details: The hiring range for this role is $72,000 - $90,000. The annual salary may vary within this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications,

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