Risk Analyst

Mace; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an experienced risk management professional to lead risk management for major construction projects in Toronto, Ontario. You will be responsible for developing risk strategies, mentoring teams, and delivering key project reports.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in risk management within construction, with robust knowledge of risk tools and frameworks. An inclusive work culture and flexible options are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience delivering project risk management services.
• Proven ability to establish risk management frameworks.
• Experience in complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on risk management for assigned commissions.
• Provide expert advice to Project/Programme teams.
• Develop and deliver monthly risk reports.

Skills

Risk management leadership

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Strong sector-specific risk management expertise

Education

Degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Construction, or related discipline

Tools

Active Risk Manager

riskHive

@RISK

Primavera Risk Analyzer

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project: This major national rail programme is focused on delivering a modern, electrified high-speed corridor that will strengthen connectivity between key urban centres. The scheme aims to significantly reduce journey times, enhance passenger capacity, and support long term decarbonisation goals. Development is progressing toward phased delivery over the next decade.

Our Values

Safety first - Going home safe and well

You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise

You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing

You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Accountable for the risk management performance of assigned commission(s).
• Creates/designs effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s).
• Manages and directs Clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commission(s) on all risk management matters.
• Partners with client meeting their expectations and building strong professional relationships.
• Provides expert advice and support to Project/Programme teams in the administration of the risk process, particularly with respect to the risks to achievement of key project objectives and escalation of risks.
• Facilitates and drives the delivery of risk workshops.
• Works with Project Managers to recognise opportunities and mitigations to minimise risk exposure.
• Accountable for ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed and that project plans are updated accordingly and monitored.
• Leads and directs the delivery of Project/Programme Quantitative Risk Analysis (cost and time).
• Comments on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.
• Develops and delivers monthly risk reports, externally to the client and internally to the project team.
• Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• Provides line management to team and other Project/Programme members.
• Utilises expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team.
• Leads the integration of risk with PMO and Planning disciplines.
• Supports the HUB Risk Lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Experience in providing effective risk leadership on complex construction projects.
• Proven ability to establish and implement risk management and assurance frameworks and strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques, and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, riskHive, @RISK, Primavera Risk Analyzer).
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty in terms of solutions or outcomes.
• Good understanding of construction projects, including dependencies and interfaces throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong sector-specific risk management expertise (e.g., rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, healthcare).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering project risk management services on major construction projects.
• Commercial awareness with experience in business development, bidding, and winning work.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and persuade.
• Skilled in managing challenging behaviours and maintaining positive outcomes.
• Resilient and robust when handling difficult situations and environments.
• Degree in Risk Management, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification or experience).

Note

The estimated salary for this position is 130,000 - 180,000 CAD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.