Senior Risk Consultant

Turner & Townsend; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Canada seeks a motivated risk professional with 6-10 years of experience in risk management for large infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include supporting risk processes, conducting risk analyses, and collaborating with project teams. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with proven risk management abilities on high-value projects. Join us for a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits, creating an inclusive culture.

Benefits

100% covered health and dental benefits

Health spending account

RRSP option with company matching

Annual learning and development budget

Flexible work approach

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of post-graduate experience in risk management within large infrastructure projects.
• Experience with quantitative risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulations.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the project/program risk management process.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and tracking risks.
• Contribute to qualitative and quantitative risk analyses.

Skills

Risk management

Quantitative risk analysis

Program controls

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Safran Risk

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

You are a motivated and detail-oriented risk professional with around 6-10 years of experience supporting risk management on large infrastructure or capital projects. You are comfortable working in a collaborative team environment, facilitating risk workshops, and supporting the risk identification and analysis process. You have a strong understanding of risk management principles and are eager to develop further in a dynamic program setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the project/program risk management process in coordination with the risk lead.
• Assist in the identification, assessment, and tracking of risks and opportunities across projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of qualitative and quantitative risk analyses (including cost and schedule).
• Support the use of tools such as Safran Risk, Excel, or similar to conduct risk analysis and maintain risk registers.
• Help develop clear risk reports and dashboards for use by project teams and stakeholders.
• Utilize Safran Risk Management software to facilitate risk analysis, reporting, and tracking of project and program risks.

Integration & Collaboration

• Help facilitate risk workshops and review sessions with project teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with cost, schedule, and change management teams to ensure risks are aligned with broader project controls.
• Engage with client and internal teams to gather data and insights for risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with program/project teams and client representatives to identify opportunities for improvement and eliminate redundancies.

Knowledge Sharing & Improvement

• Assist in documenting lessons learned and sharing insights to help enhance overall risk management practices.
• Participate in internal team discussions to support refinement of processes and tools.
• Continuously improve risk management processes, tools, and methodologies to reflect evolving program needs and industry advancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of post-graduate experience in risk management within large infrastructure or capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulations and other industry-standard tools.
• Strong understanding of program and project controls environments, including cost, schedule, and change management.
• Proven ability to manage risk on programs or projects exceeding $100M in value, preferably within the aviation, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Construction Management, Risk Management).
• Professional qualifications in risk management (e.g., PMI-RMP, ARM, or equivalent) or project management (e.g., PMP) are highly desirable.
• Experience with risk management software tools is highly preferred, demonstrating the ability to integrate technology into effective risk oversight.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

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