Capital Project Risk Management Specialist

Infrastructure Ontario•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$105,100 - CA$127,200•Onsite

About The Position

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is seeking a Capital Project Risk Management Specialist to support the implementation and continuous improvement of risk management practices across its capital project portfolio. This role involves facilitating project-level risk assessments, managing risk registers and reporting, conducting quantitative risk analysis, and collaborating with project delivery teams to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. The specialist will promote the consistent application of risk management frameworks, tools, and best practices across various asset classes and delivery models, contributing to IO's mission of modernizing and maximizing the value of public infrastructure.

Requirements

University degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline an asset.
Several years of experience in project controls, risk management, infrastructure delivery, construction, engineering, or a related environment.
Experience facilitating risk assessments and maintaining project risk registers within complex project environments.
Knowledge of quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis methodologies and associated software tools.
Familiarity with project controls disciplines such as cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and change management.
Experience preparing project reporting, dashboards, and analytical materials to support decision-making.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence project teams and build collaborative relationships across multiple disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA), Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA), Active Risk Manager (ARM), or similar risk management applications is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Facilitate project-level risk assessments and support the implementation of risk management processes across assigned projects.
Develop, maintain, and monitor project risk registers, ensuring risks are accurately identified, assessed, and managed throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct quantitative risk analysis for project cost and schedule risks and support contingency planning, forecasting, and reporting activities.
Manage and maintain risk management systems and databases, ensuring timely, complete, and accurate project information.
Prepare project risk reports, metrics, and analyses to support decision-making and project governance.
Collaborate with project delivery teams, project controls professionals, technical specialists, and external stakeholders to support proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
Deliver risk management training, workshops, and guidance to promote consistent application of risk management frameworks and practices.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to risk management processes, tools, reporting, and analytics.

Benefits

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary.
A Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees.
A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program.
A Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.