Risk analyst Jobs in Canada

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Risk Management Analyst to support project and program risk management activities across major infrastructure and capital projects.

The successful candidate will work with project teams and stakeholders to identify, assess, monitor, and communicate project risks and opportunities. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound professional judgement, and the ability to work independently with general direction. This is a replacement role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of project risk registers and risk management processes.
• Facilitate or support risk identification, assessment, review, and mitigation workshops.
• Work with project managers, technical leads, schedulers, cost specialists, and other stakeholders.
• Perform qualitative risk assessments and support quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis, as required.
• Track risk responses, actions, ownership, and changes in risk exposure.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Review risk information for completeness, consistency, and quality.
• Support continuous improvement of risk management tools, procedures, and processes.
• Provide guidance and knowledge-sharing support to junior team members.
• Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, business, or a related discipline + 4 (four) years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in project controls, project management, risk management, or a related field.
• Experience with risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large infrastructure, transportation, buildings, water, or other major capital projects.
• Experience with project risk registers and risk management tools.
• Familiarity with quantitative risk analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, cost risk analysis, and/or schedule risk analysis.
• Experience with tools such as Safran Risk, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, ARM/Riskonnect, @RISK, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of recognized project risk management principles and practices.
• Professional certification in project or risk management, such as PMP, PMI-RMP, AACE PRMP/DRMP, or equivalent, would be considered an asset.
• Professional engineering licensure such as P.Eng., or eligibility for registration, would be considered an asset.
• Professional architectural licensure such as OAA, or an equivalent architectural designation, would be considered an asset.

Additional Information

Key Competencies

• Technical and functional expertise
• Independent judgement and problem-solving
• Stakeholder communication and collaboration
• Quality and attention to detail
• Continuous improvement
• Adaptability
• Teamwork and knowledge sharing

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.