Assistant Coordinator, Risk

Aecon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development company in Toronto is seeking a co-op candidate to support its project controls team with a focus on risk management. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a related program and possesses good communication and organizational skills. This role involves gathering risk-related data, supporting risk analysis, and interfacing with stakeholders to ensure project success.

Benefits

Career development programs

Inclusive work environment initiatives

Mental health support services

Qualifications

• Understanding of project management and project controls.
• Proven track record of good performance and attendance.
• Basic presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for project control activities with a focus on risk management.
• Gather and disseminate risk-related data.
• Assist with risk analysis and documentation initiatives.

Skills

Project management understanding

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual (French/Spanish)

Education

Currently enrolled in University or Technical College in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Advanced Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is 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, 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!

We are excited to be looking for our next co-op candidate to support our project controls team with a focus on risk. This role will support our major projects within our civil east division in the GTA.

What You’ll Do Here:

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

What You Bring to the Team:

• Currently enrolled in a University or Technical College pursuing Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Understanding of project management, project controls, or cost engineering processes.
• Good communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proven track record of good performance and attendance.
• Basic presentation skills.
• Bilingual in French and/or Spanish is an asset.