Risk Manager

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Risk Manager for their Transportation Systems team in Canada. The successful candidate will lead risk management processes for complex infrastructure projects and ensure effective stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have 8 years of experience, including 5 in project management, and a degree in engineering or construction management, alongside excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Attractive pay

Great corporate culture

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in project management or controls.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Experience interfacing across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops to assess and prioritize project risks.
• Partner with teams to build and refine treatment plans.
• Maintain risk registers and perform risk modeling.
• Deliver actionable risk reports tailored to project needs.
• Champion risk awareness across project teams.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Risk Management team is hiring! We are looking for a Risk Manager, Rail & Transit, to join our Transportation Systems team located in Canada (Calgary, Toronto, Montreal). Reporting to the Risk Team Lead, this role is responsible for applying and maintaining risk management processes and systems in accordance with established procedures. As a key member of the risk management team, you will drive proactive risk management across complex infrastructure initiatives. Your role will focus on integrating risk strategies into project planning and execution to ensure successful outcomes.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusionandbelonging
• OurFlexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Lead engaging workshops and risk meetings to identify, assess, and prioritize project risks, and guide teams in developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Partner with risk owners and project teams to build, monitor, and refine treatment plans that align with project goals.
• Maintain and update comprehensive risk registers using the designated risk database.
• Perform schedule and cost risk modeling to establish confidence levels and quantify potential impacts.
• Deliver clear, actionable risk reports tailored to project team needs and decision-making.
• Collaborate with scheduling and cost control teams to embed risk management into broader project controls.
• Champion a culture of risk awareness and resilience across project teams.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in project management or project controls within civil infrastructure or construction.
• Proven ability to facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement with clarity and confidence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Analytical mindset with a structured approach to solving complex project challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related analytical discipline—or equivalent experience.