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:
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Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
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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:
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Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
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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 Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.
Aecon is seeking a?Risk Manager?to join our civil east group to support dynamic heavy civil major projects in Eastern Canada working out of our Toronto Head office.
What You'll 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 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.
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