Security Advisor

Desjardins; Lévis; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

4 weeks flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Security Advisor to help develop and optimize security measures aligned with corporate objectives. You will plan, implement and oversee best practices to strengthen Desjardins’s security posture and support the Group Security Office’s priorities and governance.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, diagnose risks, advise on security matters, develop policies and action plans, and help train teams while communicating complex security concepts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred; other combinations of qualifications and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues, risks, needs and challenges for your line of work to determine target outcomes.
• Advise business sectors on security matters and provide guidance on security initiatives.
• Help develop and implement objectives, policies, programs and action plans to mitigate risks for members and clients and for the organization.
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports.
• Help train internal stakeholders, raise awareness and communicate information.
• Assist with outreach activities for internal partners and practitioners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

French language

Action oriented

Business insight

Customer focus

Interpersonal Savvy

Nimble learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

As a security advisor, you help develop and optimize security measures to align with corporate objectives by planning, implementing and overseeing best practices to strengthen Desjardins’s security posture. You help develop the Desjardins Group Security Office’s priorities and governance, and work on different aspects of our security practices. You’re responsible for one or more sub‑specialties, such as personal information and data protection, information security, physical security and financial crime and fraud prevention. You advise and assist clients and partners on major security‑related initiatives and development projects. You develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require comprehensive knowledge in your field of expertise. You propose recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of your line of business. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal skills are therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Diagnose issues, risks, needs and challenges for your line of work to determine target outcomes
• Advise business sectors on security matters
• Help develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, programs and action plans to mitigate risks for members and clients and for the organization
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports
• Help train internal stakeholders, raise awareness and communicate information
• Help with outreach activities for internal partners and practitioners.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
  Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We’re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there’s something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you’re applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Security (FG)