Risk Management Consulting Services in Canada

Canada Risk Management Consultants

Risk management is no longer a back-office function. In Canada's rapidly evolving business landscape, risk management sits at the centre of strategic decision-making. From navigating regulatory shifts to responding to cybersecurity threats and operational vulnerabilities, Canadian companies are turning to outsourced, part-time, fractional, and virtual consultants for their agility, deep expertise, and cost-effectiveness.

But in a market saturated with buzzwords and copy-paste consultants, Digital Reference is here to cut through the noise.

Welcome to our curated list of standout risk management consulting providers in Canada—those who lead with radical authenticity, embrace transparency, and deliver measurable transformation. Our research-driven selection process involved in-depth evaluation of:

• Founder-led vision and leadership style
• Regional and industry-specific expertise
• Unique methodologies and client outcomes
• Transparent communication practices

These aren't generic firms. These are Canada-rooted leaders shaping how modern risk management operates—whether in the finance corridors of Toronto, the energy centres of Alberta, or the public service institutions of Ottawa.

Meet the Best Risk Management Consultants in Canada

‍Risk Management 101 

Meet Darius Delon, President and Risk Manager

With over three decades of hands-on experience in enterprise risk and insurance, Darius Delon brings not just theory but deeply practical knowledge to Canadian risk leadership. Based in Calgary, he has transformed Risk Management 101 into a powerhouse of executive coaching, fractional CRO services, and ERM training.

What makes Darius a standout?

• 👉 Former Vice President, Risk Services at Mount Royal University
• 👉 Trusted public speaker and mentor on ISO 31000 frameworks
• 👉 Known for his radically transparent workshops and governance-based approach

Darius’s firm is especially known for helping nonprofits, public institutions, and educational sectors build foundational risk culture. In a region where energy volatility impacts all sectors, his insights remain invaluable.

‍JMB Risk Management Ltd.

Meet James Benz, President, Business Owner and Consultant

A veteran in loss prevention and enterprise risk strategy, James Benz brings forensic precision to risk consulting. Through JMB Risk Management Ltd., James helps clients across Alberta and British Columbia design custom programs for claims reduction, safety compliance, and risk mitigation.

Why James stands out:

• 👉 Former VP at Canada’s largest property-casualty insurer
• 👉 Designs fully auditable safety systems for high-risk sectors
• 👉 Partners with indigenous-owned businesses on ethical risk frameworks

James’s hands-on methodology focuses on compliance readiness and loss forecasting—critical for firms in manufacturing, logistics, and energy.

‍Risk Defense Inc.

Meet Mike Ray, Principal Health and Safety Consultant

When it comes to cybersecurity risk and operational resilience, Mike Ray is a trusted authority. Based in Ontario, Mike founded Risk Defense Inc. to offer risk-driven advisory to tech-forward companies.

Highlights of Mike’s impact:

• 👉 Regular speaker on cyber maturity and breach readiness
• 👉 Deep experience in fintech and health tech industries
• 👉 Focused on training boards and execs on cyber governance

His virtual consulting model works especially well for startups and scale-ups who need responsive, custom frameworks but can’t hire a full-time CISO.

‍Avail Risk Management & Consulting

Meet David Leadbetter, Founder, President & CEO

With a background in insurance underwriting and executive risk, David Leadbetter brings clarity to complex exposures. Based in Ontario, Avail Risk Management offers boutique risk advisory for commercial real estate, hospitality, and professional services.

Why David’s model works:

• 👉 Hands-on audits for underwriters and insurance brokers
• 👉 Personal approach to renewal negotiation strategies
• 👉 Passion for empowering small businesses to reduce premiums

Avail’s ability to translate actuarial-speak into practical strategy has earned trust from Canadian SMEs navigating post-pandemic volatility.

‍Level Playing Field

Meet Darby Lee Young, Founder and Principal

Darby leads Level Playing Field with a clear mission to foster equity in organizational change. Based in Toronto, she brings lived experience and DEI credentials to every engagement.

Why Darby stands out:

• 👉 DEI-first strategies embedded into transformation roadmaps
  
  
• 👉 Provable impact: helped a major Ontario bank improve change adoption by 25%
  
  
• 👉 Values-led leader: hosts “Authentic Change Chats” via video to unpack real stories
  
  

Darby’s penchant for merging lived stories with measurable outcomes aligns with our passion for video resumes that show the real person behind the CV.

‍PM Solution Pro

Meet Rufran Frago, Founder/Project Consultant

An engineer-turned-risk evangelist, Rufran Frago blends quantitative analytics with strategic forecasting. Operating out of Calgary, he specializes in project risk, schedule risk analysis (SRA), and quantitative methods for infrastructure and energy.

Why Rufran is different:

• 👉 Certified Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
• 👉 Developed proprietary simulation tools for Monte Carlo analysis
• 👉 Author of several books on risk and project control

Clients love Rufran’s ability to visualize uncertainty. He provides the kind of statistical insights that drive board-level confidence for capital-heavy projects.

‍Investigative Risk Management

Meet Brian M. Sartorelli, President/CEO 

Brian Sartorelli leads one of Canada’s premier firms in fraud, investigation, and internal threat management. His firm, IRM Solutions, works with major Canadian banks, healthcare providers, and municipalities.

Brian’s leadership hallmarks:

• 👉 Former law enforcement and forensic audit professional
• 👉 Spearheads workplace investigation programs
• 👉 Known for discretion, empathy, and trauma-informed practice

With internal risk rising due to hybrid work models, Brian’s nuanced services are vital to maintaining trust and integrity.

‍Strata Wealth & Risk Management Inc.

Meet Tyler Burtch, Managing Principal

Focused on the intersection of personal and business risk, Tyler Burtch offers holistic strategies for entrepreneurs and family businesses. His firm, Strata Wealth, is based in Ontario and blends insurance advisory with operational risk support.

Standout qualities:

• 👉 Combines wealth planning with enterprise risk consulting
• 👉 Works closely with succession planning and governance teams
• 👉 Leads with education-first, relationship-driven practices

Tyler’s hybrid service model helps reduce blind spots between personal and business exposures, something often overlooked in family-run ventures.

‍Public Risk Management (PRISM) Institute 

Meet Srikanth Mangalam, Founder and President

As founder of the PRISM Institute, Srikanth Mangalam brings global thought leadership to public-sector risk. A former risk leader at Transport Canada, Srikanth now advises cities and governments on strategic resilience.

Why Srikanth is a leader to watch:

• 👉 Advocate for risk-informed policymaking in climate and disaster readiness
• 👉 Works with UNDP, World Bank, and Canadian municipalities
• 👉 Combines systems thinking with cultural sensitivity

From infrastructure planning to emergency response, Srikanth’s work ensures public good is at the heart of every risk framework.

‍Nexus Risk Management Inc.

Meet Charles Gilbert, President

A global risk and capital markets strategist, Charles Gilbert has led Nexus Risk for over 20 years. Based in Toronto, he focuses on enterprise risk, financial modeling, and actuarial advisory for insurance and banking clients.

What sets Charles apart:

• 👉 Designed stress-testing frameworks adopted by Canadian insurers
• 👉 Chairs committees on financial risk education and standards
• 👉 Champions transparency and client empowerment

Charles represents the analytical backbone of risk consulting—grounding complex strategy in clean, data-driven processes.

Why These Canadian Risk Management Consultants Matter

Risk isn’t static. It morphs with political change, social expectations, tech disruption, and climate stress. That’s why these outsourced, fractional, and virtual Canadian providers are crucial: they don’t just react—they anticipate.

Across Canada—from the corporate towers of Bay Street to the remote energy corridors of Northern Alberta—these experts are helping businesses and governments reduce vulnerability, foster resilience, and lead with integrity.

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