Director of Risk Management Nuclear

westlakesrecruit; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Risk Management Director for a permanent position in Ontario, Canada. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in project risk management within the infrastructure, energy, or nuclear sectors. Responsibilities include developing risk management frameworks, facilitating risk analysis, and delivering actionable reports to senior leadership. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in risk analysis tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project risk management, particularly in infrastructure, energy, or nuclear sectors.
• Strong understanding of integrated project controls and risk-based decision-making.
• Ability to conduct advanced risk modeling (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework.
• Facilitate risk identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Deliver clear, actionable risk reporting and dashboards to senior leadership.

Skills

Risk analysis

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Risk Management, or Project Management

Certified Risk Professional (PMI-RMP, AACE-PRMP)

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

@Risk

Safran Risk

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced Risk Management Director to be engaged on a permanent basis in Ontario, Canada.

Job description

Our Client is seeking a Risk Director or experienced Associate Director to develop, lead and manage risk on a multi-billion-dollar, multi-phased program of works. This role is ideal for a senior professional with deep understanding of the risks on complex programs and is experience in project risk strategy, analysis, and governance within complex, regulated environments. The successful individual will have a proven track record in managing risks in highly complex environments and who is a very strong collaborator and communicator who can effectively and efficiently manage risks within a client team.

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework right from program inception and tailored to large-scale infrastructure delivery.
• Facilitate risk identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and mitigation planning across all project phases.
• Maintain and manage risk registers, ensuring risks are accurately assessed, categorized, and updated.
• Be a strong communicator willing to challenge and drive efficiencies as well as able to articulate challenges and key messages to C-Suite and Board.
• Proficient experience in leading integrated quantitative schedule and cost risk analysis (QSRA and QCRA)
• Conduct advanced risk modeling (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations) to support contingency planning and decision-making.
• Integrate risk insights into project controls, including cost and schedule forecasts.
• Deliver clear, actionable risk reporting and dashboards to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Organize and lead risk workshops, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards for risk governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Risk Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project risk management, with a strong track record in infrastructure, energy, or nuclear sectors.
• Certified Risk Professional i.e. PMI-RMP, AACE-PRMP or equivalent.
• Proficiency in risk analysis tools such as @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, or Safran Risk.
• Strong understanding of integrated project controls and risk-based decision-making.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

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