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Risk and Compliance, Intern

Zekelman Industries

The Role

Overview

Support building risk and compliance framework for construction and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

  • continuous monitoring
  • risk register
  • incident management
  • compliance policies
  • governance structures
  • internal audits

Tasks

-Participate in continuous monitoring efforts, including internal audits and tool-based tracking, to ensure compliance and evaluate weighted risk metrics. -Help develop and launch training and communication programs to foster a culture of risk awareness, emphasizing weighted risk prioritization across the organization. -Contribute to designing and implementing compliance policies and controls, addressing critical areas such as workplace safety, data privacy, security, and industry-specific regulatory requirements. -Support the definition of risk appetite and tolerance levels, incorporating weighted risk factors to align with strategic objectives in high-risk industries. -Perform additional duties as assigned to support the risk and compliance team’s objectives. -Assist in developing governance structures, defining roles, responsibilities, and a compliance charter tailored to the business lifecycle of construction, real estate, and manufacturing operations. -Assist in designing an incident management plan with clear reporting protocols to address high-priority risks identified through weighted risk assessments. -Collaborate with stakeholders to create and prioritize a risk register using COSO or similar enterprise risk management frameworks

Requirements

  • risk management
  • coso
  • bachelor's
  • communication
  • data analysis
  • governance

What You Bring

-Strong interest in risk management and compliance, with a willingness to learn COSO or similar frameworks and weighted risk assessment methodologies -Highly organized with attention to detail -Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Law, Project Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Hands-on exposure to risk and compliance practices in a corporate environment. -Collaborative team player able to work across multiple functions -Familiarity with data analysis, policy development, or governance principles through academic projects or coursework is a plus -Available to travel for the Internship Summit, hosted at a Zekelman Industries location -Experience developing governance structures, policies, and incident response plans. -Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret data for risk prioritization

Benefits

-Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth. -Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions.

The Company

About Zekelman Industries

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Sector Specialisms

Construction

Manufacturing

Structural Steel

Pipe Manufacturing

Modular Building Solutions

Electrical Conduit

Fire Sprinkler Pipe

Galvanized Mechanical Tubing

Fence Framework

Steel Hollow Structural Sections (HSS)

Pipe Piling

Design and Engineering Support

Precision Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) Tubing

Galvanized Steel and Aluminum Fittings

Multi-family Housing

Commercial Buildings

Student Housing

Military Housing

Solar Industry

Steel Tube Fabrication

Torque Tubes for Solar Arrays