Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people across more than 60 countries, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives through programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net‑zero and digital solutions.
Risk Director / Associate Director – Risk Management
Relocation to Canada is required; support can be provided on a case‑by‑case basis.
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Risk Director or experienced Associate Director to develop, lead and manage risk on a multi‑billion‑dollar, multi‑phased program of works. This role is ideal for a senior professional with deep understanding of the risks on complex programs and experience in project risk strategy, analysis, and governance within regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework right from program inception and tailored to large‑scale infrastructure delivery.
- Facilitate risk identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and mitigation planning across all project phases.
- Maintain and manage risk registers, ensuring risks are accurately assessed, categorized, and updated.
- Be a strong communicator willing to challenge and drive efficiencies as well as able to articulate challenges and key messages to C‑Suite and Board.
- Proficient experience in leading integrated quantitative schedule and cost risk analysis (QSRA and QCRA).
- Conduct advanced risk modeling (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations) to support contingency planning and decision‑making.
- Integrate risk insights into project controls, including cost and schedule forecasts.
- Deliver clear, actionable risk reporting and dashboards to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Organise and lead risk workshops, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards for risk governance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Risk Management, Project Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in project risk management, with a strong track record in infrastructure, energy, or nuclear sectors.
- Certified Risk Professional (e.g., PMI‑RMP, AACE‑PRMP or equivalent).
- Proficiency in risk analysis tools such as @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, or Safran Risk.
- Strong understanding of integrated project controls and risk‑based decision‑making.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits & Additional Information
- Be at the forefront of creating a legacy in Canada for generations to come.
- Relocation support – financial and logistical – on a case‑by‑case basis.
- 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services).
- Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program.
- RRSP option with company matching.
- Annual learning and development budget.
- Access to a range of online learning tools and support for career development and growth.
- Coverage of one professional membership or licence fee per year, if directly related to your role.
- We believe in work‑life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives.
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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