Position Title:  Risk Manager

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What Is The Opportunity

Aecon is proactively seeking a Risk Manager to join the Urban Transportations Solutions group to support future dynamic, transit projects in Canada. We are proud to support projects that are committed to faster and more convenient travel, ultimately improving transportation experiences. This starts with bringing aboard the best possible team! 

What You Will Do Here:

• Lead and conduct Risk Assessments and assess their outcomes. 

• Lead Risk Management Model (RM3) related activities including audit coordination. 

• Monitor KPIs. 

• Advise with your expertise a highly motivated risk and compliance team. 

• Provide leadership to the team and coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions. 

• Develop risk and compliance policies and ensure effective policy implementation and compliance to safety requirements. 

• Establish regular and ad hoc risk and compliance reporting processes. 

• Support in continuous improvement. 

• Ensure reliable, effective collaboration with all stakeholders. 

• Establish best practices in accordance with regulation and industry trends. 

• Support to carry out inspections or audits by Contracting Authorities. 

• Implement reliable risk and compliance systems. 

• Develop risk and compliance policies and ensures effective policy implementation and compliance. 

• Lead risk and compliance projects as required.

• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging. 

What You Will Bring To The Team:

• 8+ year experience in risk management ideally in the rail industry or related fields. 

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Analytics, Statistics or related field – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. 

• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) or Canadian Risk Management (CRM) desirable. 

• Project Management Institue (PMI) - Risk Management Professional (RMP) is desirable. 

• Experience working with both quantitative and qualitative risk assessments. 

• Experienced working with or applying AACE recommended practices in respect to risk and contingency development. 

• Experienced with utilizing the Monte Carlo risk assessment tool. 

• Experienced in working in large, complex projects / brownfield or greenfield projects. 

• Perform effectively in a fast-paced, start-up environment – comfortable to act with uncertainty and able to create new systems, policies and procedures with limited resources and a need to a quick yet high quality implementation. 

• Effective oral and written communication skills. 

• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills. 

• Strong knowledge of Risk and Compliance principles as well as legal regulations. 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines. 

• Affinity with technical and commercial terms for contract management. 

• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.