Enterprise Risk Manager
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N Nutrien seeks an onsite, full-time Enterprise Risk Manager in Saskatoon to lead its ERM program, blending risk assessments with advisory work. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Risk, the role requires a solid financial foundation and the ability to partner with leaders to turn ambiguity into actionable insights. You’ll lead risk assessments, maintain the risk register, and prepare board materials, while supporting external disclosures and advancing sustainability and climate risk. 8+ years in risk or finance, a degree, and a designation (CPA or CIA preferred; ESG exposure valued) are preferred. In your application, show how you connect risk to financial performance, demonstrate stakeholder influence, and quantify outcomes; highlight climate risk and governance experience.
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
This position reports to the Director, Enterprise Risk.
The Enterprise Risk Manager plays a key role in supporting and advancing Nutrien’s global ERM program. This role combines structured enterprise risk assessment and reporting responsibilities with a dynamic portfolio of advisory and project-based work, requiring a strong financial and/or risk management foundation and the ability to operate across multiple disciplines.
The successful candidate is a versatile and business-oriented professional who can manage competing priorities, translate ambiguity into actionable insights, and partner effectively with other leaders across the organization.
What You'll Do:
Enterprise Risk & Reporting
- Lead and facilitate enterprise-wide risk assessments with functional and business leaders
- Maintain and enhance the enterprise risk register and reporting outputs
- Support the preparation of executive and Board-level materials
- Oversee contributions to external disclosures (AIF, Annual Report, Sustainability and Climate Reporting)
Program Development & Emerging Risk
- Support and continuously enhance Nutrien’s ERM framework, methodologies, and governance processes
- Lead risk assessment work on sustainability, climate-related risks and emerging trends
- Monitor external trends, regulatory developments, and industry best practices
Risk Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide risk advisory support on internal initiatives, ad hoc projects, and strategic decisions
- Support the integration of risk into planning, strategy, and internal control processes
- Coordinate and facilitate risk workshops and training sessions to build risk awareness
- Support ad-hoc projects related to risk governance initiatives and policy development
What You'll Bring:
- 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk, finance, internal audit, or related fields, ideally within a large, complex organization
- A post-secondary degree in business, finance, economics, or similar discipline
- A professional designation such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent is preferred, with a strong preference for candidates with a financial, accounting, or audit background
- Exposure to climate risk, ESG, or sustainability frameworks is highly valued
- Ability to balance structured analytical work with ambiguous, evolving priorities
- Strong financial acumen and ability to connect risks to financial performance and enterprise value
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex and ambiguous issues into clear, decision-relevant insights
- Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels
- Strong sense of accountability and able to operate within a broad and evolving mandate
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
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This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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