Security advisor

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a security advisor to help develop and optimize security measures aligned with corporate objectives, planning, implementing and overseeing best practices to strengthen Desjardins's security posture.

You will work with the Desjardins Group Security Office to set priorities and governance, covering personal information protection, information security, physical security and financial crime prevention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues, risks, needs and challenges for the line of work to determine target outcomes.
• Analyze data and conduct studies; make recommendations to develop best practices and initiatives.
• Design, update, implement and monitor compliance action plans, programs, processes, solutions and tools to mitigate risks.
• Train internal practitioners, raise awareness and communicate information.
• Support outreach activities for internal and external partners and practitioners.

Skills

Action oriented

Business insight

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Savvy

Nimble learning

Differences

French proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Required

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 propose solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge in your field of expertise. You help identify and assess risks in your field. You serve as integrator for projects, processes and initiatives. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization's objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems using your analytical skills and detailed knowledge of your line of business. Coordination is critical. 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.
• Analyze data and conduct studies. Make recommendations to develop best practices and initiatives for the organization.
• Design, update, implement and monitor legal and regulatory compliance action plans, programs, processes, solutions and tools to mitigate risks for members and clients and for the organization.
• Help train internal practitioners, raise awareness and communicate information.
• Help with outreach activities for internal and external 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 four 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)

Unposting Date

2026-08-18