Co-op, Information Security

TCI Toyota Canada Inc. Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional growth and development

Teamwork and respect culture

Co-op program initiatives

Case competitions and events

Social lunches with co-op students

Job summary

Toyota Canada Inc. in Scarborough, Ontario, is offering a co-op opportunity in Information Security within the Information Services department.

This hybrid role provides hands-on experience in developing and enforcing IT security standards while supporting security administration and policy compliance for enterprise systems. Responsibilities include threat protection across infrastructure, monitoring alerts, assisting with policy creation, and contributing to vulnerability management and SOX

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university/college program focusing on Cybersecurity or Networking.
• Familiarity with security concepts, remote access, and vulnerability assessments is a plus.
• Exposure to antivirus, encryption, MFA, and SSL/TLS is an asset.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate IT infrastructure and applications, implement threat protection and security across systems.
• Monitor security alerts, investigate issues, and collaborate to resolve them quickly.
• Assist in creating security policies including authentication and breach escalation.
• Support security tooling evaluation and input on IT projects.
• Participate in compliance activities such as SOX controls, vulnerability scanning, and patching.
• Provide security metrics and reports to inform management.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Networking basics

Remote access concepts

Firewall basics

IDS/IPS

SSL/TLS

AES encryption

NIST/ISF

Team collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description Co-op, Information Security Scarborough, Ontario (Hybrid) Deadline: This posting will close by October 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position ranges from $22/hour to $31/hour, with final compensation based on the candidate’s completed co-op work terms. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) currently has an exciting co-op opportunity for an Information Security position in our Information Services department. The successful candidate will collaborate to develop and implement IT security standards, support security administration in project planning, enforce security policies, provide direct assistance to resolve security concerns, and ensure company-wide compliance. This is a contract opportunity, and the individual will report to the Manager of Enterprise Information Security.

What We’ll Bring:

• Company & Culture
• A hybrid work environment
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement
• Co-op Program Initiatives
• Case competition – work as a team with co-op students to solve a real-world business problem
• Co-op Events (business acumen series, past & present series, final presentation)
• Social lunches – connect with co-op students from all departments

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Evaluate IT infrastructure and applications, implementing threat protection measures, and addressing security across infrastructure, networks, applications, third parties, and user activities for comprehensive security maintenance
• Monitor security alerts, investigate potential issues, and collaborate with teams to resolve them promptly
• Assist in creating and implementing security policies, covering user authentication, breach escalation, and other procedures
• Monitor and track malware to ensure swift detection and response
• Participate in evaluating new security tools and methods to boost effectiveness
• Provide input on security aspects for IT projects, ensuring security needs are addressed
• Suggest and implement changes to enhance security measures and operational methods
• Execute various compliance activities including SOX controls, vulnerability scanning, and patch management
• Analyze security feeds, assess risks, and promptly inform relevant stakeholders
• Provide metrics and reports to support Information Security management processes (experience with Excel, PowerPoint & PowerBI is an asset)

What You’ll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a university or college program focusing on Cybersecurity and/or Networking; relevant coursework or projects in Information Security is an asset
• Basic understanding of key Information Security concepts, practices, and procedures as well as familiarity with remote access concepts, firewall basics, IDS/IPS, internet protocols, and vulnerability assessments is an asset
• Exposure to antivirus software, encryption technologies, multi-factor authentication, and malware detection, with basic knowledge of SSL/TLS, AES encryption, and industry standard frameworks like NIST or ISF is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and protocols in the Information Security field
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

About Us Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus and vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives.

What Sets Us Apart? A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility.

What You Should Know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation. Please note TCI may use AI-powered tools to assist us with initial screening and assessment. Talent Acquisition Specialists always review all applications and Hiring Managers always make final hiring decisions throughout the selection process.

About Toyota in Canada Toyota has a proud legacy of over 50 years of operating in Canada with three affiliated companies responsible for the manufacturing, sales and financing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Canada. These are Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. From exhilarating design and revolutionary manufacturing processes, to innovations in safety and connectivity, we're building vehicles that make our roads safer, our communities cleaner and inspire our customers and employees to make the most of our journey. On this site you can view open positions for both Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. For open positions at our Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant located in Cambridge, please click here. You can also learn more about all three companies below.

Toyota Canada Inc. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is responsible for the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service of Toyota and Lexus products and services across Canada. With our 287 dealer partners, we strive to deliver industry leading experiences for our customers. TCI’s head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and Parts Distribution Centres in Toronto and Vancouver.

Toyota Financial Services TFS TFS (TFS) provides retail, leasing and wholesale financial services to Toyota and Lexus dealerships and customers across Canada. TFS is a member of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan with the Canadian operation headquarters in Markham, Ontario. At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), you will help create best in class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative and team focused environment. TFS is constantly seeking new ways to innovate by creating products and services that add value for our customers.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada TMMC TMMC (TMMC) is a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Having produced more than eight million vehicles, we are one of the largest Toyota Motor Manufacturing facilities in North America. Recent investments at its facilities in Ontario will allow for increased production of the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models in addition to the Lexus RX 350 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles.