Strategic Risk Leader, Energy & Resources Projects

Stantec; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

RRSP program

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to strengthen risk management across North America for the Energy & Resources portfolio. The role leads PRR governance, guides project reviews, and partners with project teams and senior leaders to promote sound risk management from pursuit through execution.

You will develop practical risk tools, deliver training, coach teams, and advance the E&R risk practice while collaborating with BOU and ELRC reviews. Regular in‑office presence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related technical field is required.
• PM Certification, risk management certification, or professional licensure are preferred.
• Experience in risk management on large heavy civil projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead PRR governance activities for E&R, supervising the E&R Risk Manager.
• Attend and lead BOURC and ELRC reviews for large, complex projects.
• Conduct quarterly project audits to discuss risk mitigation with PMs and PIRs.
• Interface between E&R BOU and ELRC to improve PRR practice and governance.
• Drive consistent PRR implementation across NA and NAE BCs with cross‑line collaboration.
• Develop and implement risk management tools, guidance, and risk libraries.
• Travel to US, Canadian, and global offices and client sites as required.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Governance

PRR

Audits

Training

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related technical field

PM Certification or risk management certification preferred

Professional licensure preferred

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to strengthen risk management across North America for the Energy & Resources portfolio. The role leads PRR governance, guides project reviews, and partners with project teams and senior leaders to promote sound risk management from pursuit through execution.

You will develop practical risk tools, deliver training, coach teams, and advance the E&R risk practice while collaborating with BOU and ELRC reviews. Regular in‑office presence is required.