Senior Environment Risk & Compliance Manager

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a senior risk management leader to oversee strategic and operational risk initiatives across the university. The role ensures compliance with laws, standards, and guidelines and protects facilities, programs, and operations through robust risk management and governance structures.

The incumbent will direct programs, manage cross-functional teams, liaise with regulatory agencies, and drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental stewardship, and business

Qualifications

• Degree with acceptable specialization relevant to the position.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a relatable field/environment.
• Experience managing and supervising cross functional teams.
• Advanced degree relevant to the position.
• Professional designation relevant to their field of expertise (e.g., EP, P.Eng, CRSP, ROH).
• Extensive knowledge of management systems, risk assessment, due diligence, institutional reporting.

Responsibilities

• Planning and strategic orientation: develops and updates strategic plans, budgets, and programs.
• Operations management: directs risk mitigation programs ensuring compliance and business continuity.
• Expertise: provides subject-matter guidance to management chairs and leaders.
• Liaison: interfaces with regulatory agencies and reviews statutes and guidelines.
• Capital projects: participates in planning, design, and construction processes.
• Team management: builds and guides teams to address institutional priorities.
• Emergency intervention: participates in hazardous materials and emergency programs.
• Procurement and structure: develops scopes of work and contracts as needed.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree

Professional designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Databases

Job description

University of Ottawa is seeking a senior risk management leader to oversee strategic and operational risk initiatives across the university. The role ensures compliance with laws, standards, and guidelines and protects facilities, programs, and operations through robust risk management and governance structures.

The incumbent will direct programs, manage cross-functional teams, liaise with regulatory agencies, and drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental stewardship, and business