Analyst, Risk Management (Capital Project Controls)

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Risk Management Analyst to facilitate regular risk reviews at the project level, contribute to detailed project risk reports, and actively participate in the continuous improvement of the risk management function.

The role includes inputting data into the Active Risk Manager (ARM) database and performing quantitative analyses related to cost and schedule for an assigned project scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent in analytics, engineering or construction management.
• Experience in risk management within civil infrastructure or construction projects.
• Familiarity with project controls in a construction setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with ARM, PRA and @Risk tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk reviews across assigned projects within budget and complexity.
• Coordinate risk identification through workshops with stakeholders.
• Input risks into ARM and ensure data quality and completeness.
• Provide timely risk status, gaps, and remediation recommendations to leadership.
• Run cost/schedule risk analyses to support contingency setting.
• Create metrics and narratives for risk reporting and governance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk management practices.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal & written communication

Project controls

Education

Degree in Analytics/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Active Risk Manager (ARM)

Primavera Risk Analysier PRA

@Risk

Job description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

This role is an in-office position based at our 111 Richmond Street West location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in-person co-creation, relationship-building, and hands-on partnership with leaders across the organization.

CPG’s workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

We are seeking a Risk Management Analyst to facilitate regular risk reviews at the project level, contribute to detailed project risk reports as required within the reporting cycle, and take an active role in the continuous improvement of the risk management function. The role is responsible for inputs the Active Risk Management (ARM) database and quantitative risk analysis (cost and schedule) in relation to an assigned project scope.

What will I be doing?

• Reporting to the Senior Manager Project Controls and responsible for the delivery of risk management across assigned project(s) within a program to an individual project budget limit of $500M and/or a project of average complexity.
• Coordinates project risk identification via workshops with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for input of identified risks into the Active Risk Manager (ARM) database for assigned project(s) and provides assurance of project-level risk data.
• Accountable to the Project Delivery Management Team with respect to quantitative analysis, reporting and project-level risks, providing timely information about the status of the risk management and any risk/issues/gaps along with recommendations to resolve.
• Run quantitative risk analysis models (cost and schedule) to support options analysis, commercial decision-making, contractual risk-transfer strategies, and inform the setting of appropriate project-level contingency (cost and schedule).
• Coordinating the production of metrics for project risk management and performing regular data analysis with associated tracking & reporting. Consult with the Risk Lead for quality assurance and review.
• Engages with the continuous improvement processes for risk management, drawing on previous experience, industry best practices and emerging trends.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Analytics, Engineering, Construction Management) - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated years of experience in a risk management-related role, preferably in a civil infrastructure, construction project environment OR experience deemed equivalent.
• Experience implementing or supporting project controls within a construction project environment is preferred.
• Demonstrable skilled experience using industry-standard software packages and applications - Active Risk Manager (ARM), Primavera Risk Analyser (PRA), @Risk.
• Skilled in risk management theory, principles and practice. With an understanding of broader project controls theory, principles and practice.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrable skilled experience in successfully managing competing objectives of stakeholders and recognizing materiality.
• Able to address and engage project managers one-on-one and in a workshop environment.
• Working towards or holding a relevant risk management qualification or certification from a recognized Institution.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan).

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.