Project Risk Manager

Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. 

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

What you’ll do:
As Project Risk Manager you will lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive project risk management framework. Reporting to Northland’s Head of Global Risk Office, you will collaborate closely with the development teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with our projects. You must possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of risk management principles, and experience in the energy sector.
This role will be based in Toronto, and you will be expected to work from our corporate office a minimum of 3 times a week in line with our hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Framework Development: Design and implement a robust project risk management framework tailored to the company’s portfolio of projects (wind, solar, batteries, thermal) and aligned on the company's general policies and processes for risk management.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments for ongoing and upcoming projects, identifying potential risks related to the development, construction and operation of power-producing assets. Support the projects teams in feeding and keeping up to date the projects risk registers. Run regular review sessions with the project teams and compute the necessary risk indicators (QRA) using the appropriate tools.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Establish metrics for monitoring project risks and develop regular reporting mechanisms to communicate risk status to senior management.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously review and enhance the risk management framework based on lessons learned from completed projects and industry best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with PMOs, risk managers, developers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate risk management practices into project planning and execution. Work with the Project Data Management group to integrate risk data into the global project data flow and cloud architecture.
• Training & Support: Provide training and support to project teams and PMOs on risk management processes and tools to ensure effective implementation of the framework.

Who you are:

• A strong communicator: You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Collaborative: You build relationships, seek diverse perspectives, leverage effective communication, and encourage cross-functional interactions.  
• Proactive problem-solver: You evaluate problems through critical thinking.  You have a knack for creative problem-solving and can develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Analytical: You have the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Thinking like an owner:  You demonstrate initiative and ongoing commitment to Northland´s objectives. Take responsibility for actions and quality of the work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project risk management within the energy sector (renewables and/or thermal).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMI-RMP, ISO 31000) are a plus.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing risk management frameworks on complex projects or project portfolios.
• Proficiency in risk management software tools and quantitative methodologies (Monte Carlo simulations, risk registers, QCRA/QSRA, qualitative/quantitative risk analysis).

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments. 

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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