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Cameron Smith

@cameronsmith

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Senior policy advisor specializing in financial accountability, regulatory compliance, and AI-enabled policy workflows.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior public-sector policy role where I can drive financial accountability, regulatory reform, and AI-enabled efficiencies while advising senior leaders and advancing institutional oversight.

I am a Senior Policy Advisor with over ten years of experience in the Ontario public sector, delivering evidence-based policy, program evaluation, and project management that support decisions at ADM, DM, and Ministerial levels. I led the province-wide update of the university financial accountability framework, piloted AI-enabled tools to streamline research and briefing preparation, and received the 2025 EAGLE Awards Innovator (Team) for Financial Health Oversight.

I excel at translating complex financial and regulatory matters into actionable recommendations, coordinating Treasury Board submissions, and engaging stakeholders across institutions and central agencies. My work combines rigorous analysis, legislative and regulatory drafting, and practical implementation experience to improve oversight, compliance, and organizational performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Policy Advisor

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Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Led province-wide update of the university financial accountability framework v2.0, authored technical guidance adopted by 24 institutions, and coordinated Treasury Board submissions and ministerial communications to enable timely approvals and stronger oversight.

Policy Development Treasury Board Submissions Risk Assessment

Policy Advisor

Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Conducted jurisdictional scans and developed actionable policy options, supported Treasury Board submissions for postsecondary real estate, and prepared executive briefing materials for ADM and Ministerial decision-making.

Policy Analysis Jurisdictional Scans Executive Briefings Treasury Board Submissions Financial Analysis Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Assurance Analyst

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Conducted risk assessments and developed compliance strategies for liquor and cannabis sectors, designed a cannabis retail risk scorecard, and advised executives on regulatory frameworks including sport and event betting.

Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Framework Inspection Prioritization

Specialist – Sponsorships

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Developed WSIB’s first corporate Sponsorships Policy, managed the Speakers Bureau, and led consultations to align sponsorships with corporate values and reputational risk frameworks.

Policy Development Risk Frameworks Corporate Governance Sponsorship Management

Research & Grants Associate

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Evaluated research grant proposals for alignment with strategic priorities, maintained a central grants tracking system, and prepared materials supporting WSIB’s membership in the International Social Security Association.

Grant Evaluation Data Integrity Reporting Knowledge Sharing

Strategic Planner

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Performed environmental scans, financial analyses, and legislative impact assessments to inform executive planning, supported PTSD legislation implementation, and facilitated cross-departmental working groups.

Strategic Planning Environment Scans Financial Analysis Legislative Impact Assessment