Director, Risk Management - Nuclear Projects

About the role

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Director, Risk Management for one of Canada's most significant nuclear infrastructure programs. You will establish and lead the risk management function for a multi-billion-dollar nuclear project from programme inception through delivery, working with executive leadership and key client stakeholders to shape strategic decisions, contingency planning and programme governance. The position is based in Kincardine, Ontario (hybrid), and is primarily project-site focused.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework from program inception, 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, keeping risks accurately assessed, categorized and updated.
• Lead quantitative schedule and cost risk analysis (QSRA and QCRA), advanced risk modeling such as Monte Carlo simulations, and 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 profile

• 15+ years in project delivery and risk management.
• Experience leading risk functions on major capital projects.
• Executive-level stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to relocate or commute regularly to the Kincardine project site; relocation and visa sponsorship support may be available for exceptional candidates.

Required skills

• QSRA/QCRA expertise.
• Advanced risk modeling (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations).
• Preferred: PMI-RMP/AACE certification, Safran, PRA or @Risk experience, and international nuclear project exposure.

What we offer

• Health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, including paramedical services.
• Health spending account and RRSP option with company matching.
• Annual learning and development budget and online learning tools.
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year.
• Vacation, flex and sick days, and a flexible hybrid work approach.