Director, Risk Management - Nuclear Projects
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Requirements
- 15+ years in project delivery and risk management
- Experience leading risk functions on major capital projects
- QSRA/QCRA expertise
- Executive-level stakeholder engagement
- Nuclear project experience
- PMI-RMP/AACE certification
- Safran, PRA or @Risk experience
- International nuclear project exposure
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Join one of Canada's 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. 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 What's 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 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.
At Turner & Townsend, we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any 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 are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-SR1 #LI-Hybrid Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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 fees. In 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. Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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