Senior Risk Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management

Suncor Energy • Calgary, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. We are seeking a Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to act as a strategic advisor across the organization, supporting the advancement of a robust, enterprise-wide risk management framework. This role partners closely with business leaders to enable risk-informed decision-making and strengthen organizational resilience. In this position, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and continuously improving ERM practices, while supporting senior leadership and governance bodies with risk insights and reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in business, finance, risk management, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management principles, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000)
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and build strong cross-functional relationships
• Proven ability to communicate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
• Experience working in oil & gas, energy, or heavy industrial/manufacturing environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate risk insights into actionable recommendations
• Experience supporting board-level reporting and senior governance forums is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Transferrable skills are acknowledged and valued.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner across all functional areas, providing operational, financial, and risk management expertise.
• Lead initiatives to embed consistent enterprise risk practices, improve processes, and drive a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Provide enterprise-level risk guidance and advisory support to business leaders to enable effective risk identification, assessment, and decision-making.
• Influence and support organizational change through effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement across all levels.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of ERM frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging risks, trends, and external factors, and provide insights to inform business strategy and planning.
• Facilitate cross-functional risk assessments and support the development of risk registers, key risk indicators, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate enterprise risk management activities.
• Supports governance processes by preparing and delivering risk reports for the Executive Leadership Team and assisting with reports and presentations for the Board of Directors and governance committees.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Regional-based uplifts
• Annual bonuses
• Long-term financial rewards
• Pension programs
• Savings plans with company matching
• Employee assistance program
• Comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Generous paid vacation time
• Personal time-off
• Internal mobility
• Succession planning
• Employee training and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed