Junior Risk Specialist

TRS is seeking a JUNIOR RISK SPECIALIST to support risk management activities across a major industrial project environment.


This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a Mechanical Engineering background who are interested in expanding their experience beyond traditional engineering roles and developing expertise in project risk management, project execution, and operational decision-making.


Working closely with HSE, engineering, construction, planning, project controls, and contractor teams, the successful candidate will help identify, assess, track, and mitigate risks before they impact safety, schedule, cost, or project performance.



Work Arrangement & Term
Work Location: Remote BC mining site
Work Assignment: Cross-Shift
Rotation Schedule: 2/2 (camp site assignment with chartered flights available, travel allowance, food and accommodation provided)
Employment Status: Temporary Employee
Contract Duration: 1 year with possible extension



Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of project risk registers.
• Assist with identifying, assessing, and prioritizing project and operational risks.
• Participate in risk workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor risk mitigation actions and track progress against key risk items.
• Support risk reporting, dashboards, presentations, and leadership updates.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, construction, and project teams to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Participate in field engagement activities and risk assessments.
• Assist with lessons learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the integration of risk management into project planning and execution activities.
• Contribute to proactive risk identification across multiple project work fronts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Other technical or engineering disciplines may also be considered.
• Approximately 2-5 years of relevant experience within industrial, construction, energy, mining, infrastructure, or capital project environments.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• EIT designation is an asset but not required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience or exposure in one or more of the following areas:
• Engineering project execution
• Construction projects
• Project planning and scheduling
• Project controls
• Industrial operations
• Risk management processes
• Contractor management
• Site-based project support

Technical Skills

• Understanding of risk management principles and methodologies.
• Ability to identify and evaluate technical, operational, and project execution risks.
• Experience working with risk registers, databases, or tracking tools is an asset.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to interpret project schedules, plans, and engineering information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Key Attributes

• Curious and proactive mindset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working in both office and field environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to present practical solutions and recommendations.

To apply for this position, please send your resume in Word format to View email address on energyjobsearch.com


We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.


TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.


We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.