About the Role
The Associate Security Analyst plays a supportive role in Payments Canada’s Information Security Awareness Program and Personnel Screening Program. This role is key in promoting a culture of security and awareness for all employees, acting as an ambassador for the organization’s security function.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and delivery of Payments Canada’s Information Security Awareness and Education Programs.
- Assist in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Payments Canada Information Security Awareness Programs, including developing bulletins, alerts, and awareness material.
- Develop and deliver security training.
- Support the implementation and operations of Payments Canada personnel security and screening programs.
- Liaise with the Government of Canada Industry Security Program and contracted vendors and third parties.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an information security or information risk management capacity.
- Ability to work outside of regular working hours based on operational requirements.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status Clearance.
- Ability to successfully complete enhanced background checks.
- Ability to work in person at the Payments Canada Ottawa office as needed.
Skills
- Information Security
- Information Risk Management
- Development of security policies and practices
- Developing and operating personnel screening
- Security awareness programs
- Phishing programs
Location
- Ottawa
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Office
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $63,000 to $105,000
Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Annual variable bonus.
- Defined contribution pension plan with employer matching.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage.
- Mental health coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Health spending account.
- Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown and cultural holiday observance days.
- 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up.
- Rewards and recognition program.
- Access to office gym facilities.
- Internal and external professional development opportunities.
- Fun team and organizational events.
- Monthly all staff forums led by our Executive Leadership Team.
About the Company
- Payments Canada is a public purpose, non-profit organization at the center of Canada’s payment ecosystem.
- We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of payment transactions every business day.
- We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas and to navigate industry-level challenges.
- Our values are: Inspire trust, build community and enable change.
- Our culture fosters authenticity, collaboration, innovation and development.
- We empower one another, make meaningful contributions that not only impact the organization, but our country!
- We develop and nurture meaningful connections that drive innovation in our ecosystem.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
- We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
- Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
