Capital Project Risk Management Specialist

Infrastructure Ontario

• $105K — $116K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Several years of experience in project controls, risk management, infrastructure delivery, construction, engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience facilitating risk assessments and maintaining project risk registers in complex environments.
  • Knowledge of quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis methodologies and related software tools.
  • Familiarity with project controls disciplines such as cost management, scheduling, and change management.
  • Experience preparing project reporting and analytical materials for decision-making.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate project-level risk assessments and implement risk management processes across assigned projects.
  • Develop and maintain project risk registers, ensuring risks are accurately managed throughout project lifecycles.
  • Conduct quantitative risk analysis for project cost and schedule risks, supporting contingency planning.
  • Manage risk management systems, ensuring timely and accurate project information.
  • Prepare risk reports and analyses to support project decision-making and governance.
  • Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
  • Deliver training and guidance on risk management frameworks and practices.

Benefits

  • Commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a matching employee contribution option.
  • Comprehensive health benefits package covering medical, dental, vision, and more.
  • Generous pregnancy and parental leave program with salary top-ups.
  • $1000 Healthcare Spending Account for additional health expenses and a Lifestyle Account for wellness options.
  • Support for professional development opportunities and membership fees related to the employee's role.
  • Access to virtual healthcare options for non-urgent medical needs.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The Capital Project Risk Management Specialist supports the implementation and continuous improvement of risk management practices across Infrastructure Ontario's capital project portfolio. The role facilitates project-level risk assessments, manages risk registers and reporting, conducts quantitative risk analysis, and works closely with project delivery teams to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. The position promotes consistent application of risk management frameworks, tools, and best practices across a variety of asset classes and delivery models.

What You Will Do:

  • 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.


Who You Are:

  • 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.
  • 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.


What We Offer:

  • 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. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers 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 and 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.


We offer a competitive hiring range of $105,100 to $116,200 (PM2 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on October 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others' differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you would benefit from any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates of any race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, place of origin or any other community are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.

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