Company Description
Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.
For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.
We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a qualified Risk Manager for the KSPC Bethune Ramp Up Program, based out of either Saskatoon, Calgary or Toronto. The Risk Manager will be responsible for the timely collection, analysis, summary of risks and issuing of progress reports and other data and information the program.
Bantrel is working with K+S Potash (KSPC) as an Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT), to expand the KSPC Bethune Potash Mine in near Moose Jaw Saskatchewan from 2.2 to 3.0M tonnes per annum over the next 5 years. The final production capacity is intended to grow over decades to 4M tonnes per year, doubling the current production output of potash. Key personnel will support the project from Saskatoon and Bethune, with additional support staff supporting from Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto.
Join us in this full time permanent role and be a champion of diversity and inclusion.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as a strategic advisor to project leadership, influencing key decisions through risk insights.
Shape project outcomes by identifying emerging risks and driving mitigation strategies early in the lifecycle.
Lead cross-functional risk identification, assessment, and treatment workshops and drive consensus on mitigation strategies.
Advise senior stakeholders on risk posture, contingency planning, and escalation protocols.
Champion a culture of risk awareness, transparency, and continuous improvement across the project team.
Manage risk portfolios and generate actionable insights.
Collaborate with planning, cost, and engineering teams to align risk strategies with project delivery goals.
Support risk owners in recording and updating risks/issues and related details.
Maintain consistent reporting timelines and ensure data accuracy.
Monitor and communicate critical risks/issues in weekly meetings.
Review and integration of contractor reports for new risks/issues and ensure updates are reflected in the risk register.
Engage with all project disciplines to identify and manage area-specific risks.
Conduct routine assessments to track progress and identify gaps in mitigation efforts.
Qualifications
10-15 years of relevant experience with a university degree in engineering, construction, or business.
4 years of direct risk management experience.
Sword ARM or similar risk management software would be beneficial.
Experience or understanding with quantitative risk models (QCRA/QSRA) to inform cost and schedule forecasts would be beneficial
Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel; SharePoint, Power Apps, and Forms is an asset.
Skills in SharePoint
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Additional Information
Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.
As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.
