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We're creating innovative solutions to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable.

Our business provides planning, engineering, architectural, construction management, and program management services for some of the world's most complex projects.

We partner with public and private sector clients to deliver solutions that improve mobility, enhance communities, and create lasting value.

We are currently seeking a Risk Analyst to join our team supporting a major Transit/Rail Program in Toronto.

In this role, you will play a key part in identifying, analyzing, monitoring, and reporting project risks across a complex infrastructure program.

Working closely with project controls, scheduling, cost management, engineering, and delivery teams, you will help ensure effective risk management practices are implemented throughout the project lifecycle.

As a Risk Analyst, you will support the development and implementation of project risk management processes and contribute to informed decision-making through quantitative and qualitative risk assessments.

Key responsibilities include:
* Facilitate risk identification workshops with project teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
* Maintain and administer the project risk register within Active Risk Manager (ARM) or equivalent risk management software.
* Ensure risk data quality, consistency, and completeness across assigned project scope.
* Support qualitative and quantitative risk analysis activities, including cost and schedule risk assessments.




* Assist with Monte Carlo simulations and risk modeling to evaluate project uncertainties and contingency requirements.
* Monitor risk mitigation strategies and track implementation progress.
* Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for project leadership and client reporting requirements.
* Support periodic risk reviews and risk governance activities in accordance with approved Risk Management Plans.
* Collaborate closely with project controls, scheduling, estimating, commercial, engineering, and construction teams to validate risk assumptions.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management processes, procedures, and tools across the program.
* Support the Program Risk Director and project leadership in maintaining compliance with contractual and organizational risk management requirements.
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in project risk management, project controls, project management, or major infrastructure delivery environments.
* Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, transit, rail, transportation, utilities, or major capital projects.
* Knowledge of project risk management principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
* Experience using Active Risk Manager (ARM), Primavera Risk Analysis, Safran Risk, or similar risk management software.




* Experience performing qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, including cost and schedule risk analysis.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and provide actionable insights.
* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to facilitate workshops and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
* Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, You'll Also Have
* Experience supporting major transit, rail, transportation, or public infrastructure programs.
* Working knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling software.
* Understanding of cost estimating, project controls, forecasting, and earned value management principles.
* PMI-RMP, PMP, AACE, or other recognized risk/project management certifications.
* Experience working within owner, consultant, or program management organizations on large capital programs.
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📌 Risk Analyst, Transit/Rail (Toronto)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Toronto