Risk Management Lead Nuclear

Join one of Canadas most significant nuclear infrastructure programs. As Risk Director you will establish and lead the risk management function for a multi-billion-dollar nuclear project from programme inception through delivery. Working alongside executive leadership and key client stakeholders you will shape strategic decision making contingency planning and programme governance on a nationally significant asset.

Location: Kincardine Ontario (Hybrid)

Located on the shores of Lake Huron Kincardine offers an exceptional quality of life short commutes access to outdoor recreation and a lower cost of living compared to major urban centres.

This position is primarily project-site focused. Reasonable flexibility and hybrid working arrangements are available; however regular presence at the Kincardine project site is required.

We encourage applications from experienced nuclear professionals in Canada the UK and other international markets. Candidates must be willing to relocate or commute regularly to the project site. Relocation and visa sponsorship support may be available for exceptional candidates.

• 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.
• Organize and lead risk workshops training sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards for risk governance.

Qualifications :

Required

• 15 years in project delivery and risk management
• Experience leading risk functions on major capital projects
• QSRA/QCRA expertise
• Executive-level stakeholder engagement

Preferred

• Nuclear project experience
• PMI-RMP/AACE certification
• Safran PRA or @Risk experience
• International nuclear project exposure

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you...

• 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 license 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

The base salary range for this full-time role is $130000 - $350000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidates experience and qualifications.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time