Risk Management Specialist

Dillon Consulting Limited; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian consulting firm in Ottawa seeks a Risk Management Specialist with 5+ years of experience to analyze and mitigate risks in projects and contracts. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and negotiation skills, ensuring informed decision-making and guiding teams. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, a flexible work environment, and a commitment to diversity and continuous development.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Competitive compensation and health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work and remote options

Qualifications

• 5+ years in risk management, preferably in consulting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and legal understanding skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to analyze potential projects and contracts.
• Review contracts to identify risks, collaborating with legal teams.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct training to enhance risk assessment and negotiation skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Professional, Architecture, or Engineering

Job description

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Your Opportunity :

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thoughtful leader, a trusted advisor, and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Dillon Consulting is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Risk Management Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will ensure our business units make informed decisions and effectively manage risks related to new opportunities, projects, and contracts. The successful candidate will be well-organized, detail-oriented, and possess a deep understanding of risk management principles and practices. You should have a proven track record of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in a dynamic environment, along with strong communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

What Your Day Will Look Like :

• Collaborate with business units to analyze potential projects and contracts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Review contracts and related documents to identify risks, collaborating with legal teams on complex issues.
• Provide guidance during contract negotiations.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including insurance, project management practices, and contingency plans.
• Conduct training to enhance risk assessment and negotiation skills of teams.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed :

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Professional, Architecture, or Engineering.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and legal understanding skills.
• Experience in risk management and mitigation in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proven relationship-building and stakeholder influence abilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with solid risk management knowledge.

Experience

• 5+ years in risk management, preferably in consulting.
• At least 10 years in a related field.
• Experience working with senior management and technical teams.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by passionate, skilled professionals committed to social impact and innovation. We foster growth, development, and technological advancement, maintaining a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Our Core Values :

• Reliability
• Achievement
• Continuous development
• Creativity
• Courage
• Inclusiveness

Additional Benefits :

• Employee share purchase plan
• Competitive compensation and health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Student loan assistance
• Flexible work and remote options
• Learning and development opportunities
• Focus on innovation and well-being programs

About Dillon

A Canadian, employee-owned firm with over 75 years of experience, specializing in planning, engineering, and environmental services. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and excellence, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusiveness, striving for a workplace where opportunities are skills-based and respectful of differences. We welcome accommodations during the hiring process.

Additional Details

Position: Mid-Senior level, Full-time, in Canada, in Project Management, Management, and Consulting industries.