Physical Security Intelligence and Investigations Specialist

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellness program

Career growth

Background checks

Job summary

Sun Life Financial in Toronto seeks a Physical Security Intelligence and Investigations Specialist to strengthen threat detection and incident-analysis capabilities across time zones. You will synthesize internal and external information, use OSINT and security tools, and deliver actionable assessments, briefings and decision-support materials.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will collaborate with government and security partners, support risk reduction efforts, and work in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in criminal intelligence analysis, intelligence studies, criminology, political science, international relations, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in analytics, investigations, threat intelligence, OSINT, or a comparable role.

Responsibilities

• Support escalated intelligence and investigative operations across time zones.
• Synthesize information into timely, accurate assessments, briefings, and decision-support products.
• Develop diverse information sources to strengthen situational awareness and response.
• Advance the program by evolving products, processes and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

OSINT

Threat intelligence

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Criminal intelligence related degree

Tools

Incident management software

Video surveillance systems

Access control systems

Power BI

Tableau

Power Automate

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description: About the Role: The Physical Security Intelligence and Investigations Specialist will ensure Sun Life’s ability to fulfill its Purpose of helping Clients build lifetime financial security and lead healthier lives through proactive threat identification and mitigation. It will do so by strengthening Physical Security & Crisis Management’s investigative, incident-analysis, and all-source threat intelligence capabilities through exceptional operational delivery. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Physical Security Intelligence & Investigations, the role will work closely with partners across the organization, including those operating in different time zones. The role will interact with senior management at the Corporate and Business Group level, as well as external government, security, law enforcement and emergency services officials.

What will you do?

• Support escalated intelligence and investigative operations involving multiple stakeholders and sensitive information, under rapidly evolving or ambiguous circumstances and across time zones.
• Synthesize internal and external information into timely, accurate, actionable assessments, briefings, and decision-support products.
• Develop and use diverse sources of internal and external information, including OSINT, incident data, monitoring tools, and intelligence providers to strengthen situational awareness and operational response.
• Advance the program by supporting the evolution of products, processes, and stakeholder engagement to deliver tangible risk reduction.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Degree or diploma in criminal intelligence analysis, intelligence studies, criminology, political science, international relations, or a related field.
• Typically, 1–3 years of experience in analytics, investigations, threat intelligence, OSINT, or a comparable role in a large or complex global organization.
• Advanced proficiency with investigative and intelligence tools, including incident management, access-control, and video surveillance systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365 Copilot; automation, reporting, or workflow experience is an asset.
• Advanced analytical skills, including structured analytic techniques, trend identification, and translating data into business insights, dashboards, reports, and executive materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leaders and translating complex threats into clear business implications.

Preferred Skills:

• Crime and investigative analysis, geospatial mapping, or related tools.
• OSINT training or certification; Python familiarity for automation.
• Workplace violence assessment training, qualifications, or experience.
• Power BI, Tableau, Power Automate, or other enterprise business-intelligence and Microsoft Power Platform tools.

What’s in it for you:

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada.
• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
• As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete applicable background checks prior to the start date and during employment, in accordance with Sun Life’s policies and practices.
• The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.
• In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.
• Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
• Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life.
• A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues.
• We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
• Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [e-mail].
• We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.
• We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.
• We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position.
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 65,000/65 000 - 98,000/98 000

Job Category: Facilities

Posting End Date: 21/10/2026

Shine together At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future.