Risk and Safety Specialist

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

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Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.

Reporting to the Risk Director, the Risk Analyst will coordinate day‑to‑day risk management activities for the assigned project. Work collaboratively with the Risk Director and stakeholders, both internal and external, to identify, evaluate, and manage project risks, issues, treatment plans and actions.
Support the development and implementation of the project’s Risk management Plan.
Support the development and maintenance of the project’s risk register and communicate relevant updates to key stakeholders.
Promote risk culture in a collaborative project environment through effective communication and teamwork.
Integrate risk management with other project controls functions including scheduling, estimating, change control, cost control, and reporting.
Coordinate, organize and participate in risk management workshops and meetings.
Ensure proper and diligent documentation of all risk-related activities.
Utilize Safran Risk and Active Risk Manager (ARM) to conduct risk analysis and to track and report project risks.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis.
Review and update project risks (threats and opportunities) as well as treatment plans and actions.
Present findings to the projects team when required.
5 - 7 years of experience in risk management ideally in the civil infrastructure industry.

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Risk management, Business Administration, Analytics, Statistics or related field.
• Knowledge of AACE and ISO 31000 approaches to risk management.
• Experience working in large, complex and progressive delivery projects.
• Demonstrable technical risk management acumen, including building and running quantitative cost and schedule risk models.
• Skilled in using industry standard risk applications, including Active Risk Manager (ARM) and Safran.
• Professional qualifications, including PMI-RMP, PMI-PMP, ARM, or CRM are desirable.
• Strong understanding of project controls functions.
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and ability to learn new systems, policies and procedures and meet challenging deadlines.
• Security Clearance and Background Checks Required.
• Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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