Awareness and Training Specialist - (Remote)

Techedin; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Awareness and Training Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy awareness. This position involves creating impactful training materials, overseeing awareness campaigns, and collaborating with diverse teams to foster a culture of trust. With a focus on strategic engagement and compliance, you will help maintain the organization’s commitment to being a Trusted Partner. If you are passionate about driving awareness initiatives and possess excellent communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of IT services and consulting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in strategic engagement or corporate communications.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support internal security and privacy awareness campaigns.
• Track and report on the effectiveness of training activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Ability to Work Independently

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Jira

Job description

Awareness and Training Specialist - (Remote)

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Awareness and Training Specialist to support our client’s team in driving training and awareness initiatives in cybersecurity, data privacy, compliance, risk management, Trusted AI, and resiliency. This role plays a critical part in keeping the organization informed and engaged, fostering a culture of trust, and reinforcing its commitment to being a Trusted Partner for customers, teams, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support internal security and privacy awareness campaigns, including communications, videos, presentations, and training materials.
• Oversee the production and execution of newsletters.
• Review and edit ad-hoc awareness requests, ensuring necessary approvals and effective coordination with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams to share work in progress, announcements, and key updates related to awareness campaigns.
• Partner with the Principal Strategic Engagement Manager to drive Trust Org communications for larger strategic initiatives.
• Create supplemental training and awareness materials, such as infographics, job aids, and FAQs.
• Maintain and update SOPs, reports, and other documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Track, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of training and awareness program activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including SharePoint.
• Ability to create and deliver professional company-wide messaging.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in strategic engagement, training, awareness, or corporate communications.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with industry practices and trends in security and data privacy.

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Human Resources

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting