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Senior Risk Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Salary
Not listed
Experience
Not specified
Posted
Today
Job Description
Senior Risk Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management
Location: Calgary, AB, CAN
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
We are seeking a Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to act as a strategic advisor across the organization, supporting the advancement of a robust, enterprise-wide risk management framework. This role partners closely with business leaders to enable risk-informed decision-making and strengthen organizational resilience. In this position, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and continuously improving ERM practices, while supporting senior leadership and governance bodies with risk insights and reporting.
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum 10+ years of experience in business, finance, risk management, or a related field
Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management principles, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000)
Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and build strong cross-functional relationships
Proven ability to communicate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
Experience working in oil & gas, energy, or heavy industrial/manufacturing environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate risk insights into actionable recommendations
Experience supporting board-level reporting and senior governance forums is strongly preferred
Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.
Responsibilities:
Act as a strategic business partner across all functional areas, providing operational, financial, and risk management expertise.
Lead initiatives to embed consistent enterprise risk practices, improve processes, and drive a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
Provide enterprise-level risk guidance and advisory support to business leaders to enable effective risk identification, assessment, and decision-making
Influence and support organizational change through effectivecommunication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement across all levels.
Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of ERM frameworks, tools, and methodologies
Monitor and evaluate emerging risks, trends, and external factors, and provide insights to inform business strategy and planning.
Facilitate cross-functional risk assessments and support the development of risk registers, key risk indicators, and mitigation strategies.
Coordinate enterprise risk management activities
Supports governance processes by preparing and delivering risk reports for the Executive Leadership Team and assisting with reports and presentations for the Board of Directors and governance committees.
Location and other Key details
Location: This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W
Hours of work are a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.