Assistant Coordinator, Risk

Aecon; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Montreal is seeking a bilingual winter co-op student starting January 2026. The role will focus on project controls, particularly in risk management. Responsibilities include supporting project teams, analyzing risk data, and working with stakeholders. Applicants should be enrolled in a Civil Engineering or Construction Management program and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a program related to Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Understanding of project management, project controls, risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support the project team for risk management activities.
• Analyze historical project risk information and manage risk registers.
• Work with stakeholders to gather risk-related data.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic presentation skills

Education

Currently enrolled in a university or technical college in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Outlook

Power Point

Job description

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is a market leader with a self‑performcompetitive 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.

We are currently looking for a bilingual winter co‑op to start in January 2026 who is interested in project controls, specifically focusing on risk management. This role will be based out of our head office in Montreal within our civil east major projects division.

What You’ll Do Here :

• Provide support to the project team for risk management related activities.
• Work with various stakeholders to gather and disseminate risk related data.
• Assist and support Risk Director, Project Managers and Project Controls Analysts with risk analysis, benchmarking and document initiatives.
• Present findings to the projects team when required.
• Analyze historical project risk information and manage and maintain risk registers.
• Work with the different functional groups to provide benchmarking information and feedback on risk management accuracy, and support development as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Bring to the Table :

• Currently enrolled in a university or technical college for a diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• An understanding of project management, project controls, risk management or cost engineering processes would be strongly desired.
• Good communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Advance Excel, Power BI, Outlook and Power Point.
• Proven track record of good performance and attendance.
• Basic presentation skills.