Capital Project Risk Management Specialist

Infrastructure Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

Health and dental benefits

Parental leave top-up

Healthcare Spending Account

Professional development

Public transit access

Job summary

Infrastructure Ontario is seeking a Capital Project Risk Management Specialist to support the implementation and continuous improvement of risk practices across its capital portfolio. You will facilitate project risk assessments, manage risk registers, perform quantitative analyses, and collaborate with delivery teams to mitigate risks.

You will promote standardized risk frameworks, engage stakeholders, and deliver training to ensure consistent application of risk management across asset classes

Qualifications

• University degree in a related discipline is an asset.
• Several years of experience in project controls, risk management, or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience facilitating risk assessments and maintaining project risk registers.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project-level risk assessments and support risk management processes.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project risk registers throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct quantitative risk analysis for cost and schedule risks.
• Manage risk management systems and databases for timely project information.
• Prepare risk reports and analyses to support governance.

Skills

Risk management

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in Engineering, Construction Management, PM, Business, Finance, Economics

Tools

QCRA

QSRA

Active Risk Manager

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Capital Project Risk Management Specialist supports the implementation and continuous improvement of risk management practices across Infrastructure Ontario's capital project portfolio. The rolefacilitatesproject-level risk assessments, manages risk registers and reporting, conducts quantitative risk analysis, and works closely with project delivery teams toidentify, assess, and mitigate project risks. The position promotes consistent application of risk management frameworks, tools, and best practices across a variety of asset classes and delivery models.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitateproject-level risk assessments and support the implementation of risk management processes across assigned projects.
• Develop,maintain, andmonitorproject risk registers, ensuring risks are accuratelyidentified, assessed, and managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct quantitative risk analysis for project cost and schedule risks and support contingency planning, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Manage andmaintainrisk management systems and databases, ensuringtimely, complete, andaccurateproject information.
• Prepare project risk reports, metrics, and analyses to support decision-making and project governance.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams, project controls professionals, technical specialists, and external stakeholders to support proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Deliver risk management training, workshops, and guidance to promote consistent application of risk management frameworks and practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to risk management processes, tools, reporting, and analytics.

Who You Are:

• University degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related disciplinean asset.
• Severalyears of experience in project controls, risk management, infrastructure delivery, construction, engineering, or a related environment.
• Experiencefacilitatingrisk assessments and maintaining project risk registers within complex project environments.
• Knowledge of quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis methodologies and associated software tools.
• Familiarity with project controls disciplines such as cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and change management.
• Experience preparing project reporting, dashboards, and analytical materials to support decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence project teams and build collaborative relationships across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA), Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA), Active Risk Manager (ARM), or similar risk management applications is considered an asset.

What We Offer:

• Commitment to creating a diverse,equitableand inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging andrepresentsand reflects the needs of the communities we serve.

• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee's annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to anadditional5% of their annual salary. Toprovidefurther options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees.

• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.

• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for15 weeks.

• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutritioncounsellingor financial planning.

• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership andlicencefees per year for eligible colleagues ifdirectly relatedto the employee’s role.

• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs

• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive hiring range of$105,100 to $116,200(PM2level), pay will align with skills,knowledgeand experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on October 2, 2026at11:59pm.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.