Information Security Advisor

We are hiring an Information Security Advisor to join our team in Toronto or Winnipeg. In this role, you will be a key player in protecting the organization's critical information assets and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will leverage a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic business insight to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across all business operations.The Information Security Advisor will:

• Advise business, I.S. management and technology leaders in conducting security risk assessments and identifying security solutions.

• Collaborate with information security members to develop and align information security policies and standards with evolving business needs and industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST), and ensure the ongoing currency of same for all participating companies.

• Recommend security compliance and remediation initiatives for technology, processes, and services (a.) to ensure ongoing effectiveness of the information security program, (b.) to protect the business from security threats and (c.) to ensure compliance with regulatory, key business partner and client requirements.

• Maintain awareness of security/privacy industry to keep abreast of best practices, trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements in information security. Ensuring due care and competitive positioning on security solutions. Research best practices and define/recommend improvements to corporate security infrastructure in support of the security program.

• Develop and implement security strategy, plans, and budgets, under the direction of the CISO, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk appetite for specific locations/companies.

• Participate in security benchmarking and cost effectiveness studies to ensure business value.

• Complete business cases for security solutions with a keen focus on risk assessment practices.

• Developing and maintaining an in-depth understanding of the business unit, technologies, customers, partners, alliances, systems, processes, data, and customers.

• Function as main contact or adviser for local security as part of Information Security leadership role and the IT business partners, as well as finance, HR, legal, and other staff as needed.

• Provides leadership, executive support, and strategic and tactical guidance for the cybersecurity program supporting enterprise security initiatives.

• Active engagement with Partner firms to help a company toward objective achievements through representation of the security program and helping in the case of a security incident as a main contact for communication.

• Participating in company/region/unit related meetings and conferences and industry forums associated as part of the cybersecurity program.

• Understands the processes, identifies, and evaluates controls and risks, and suggests controls and risk management strategies so that the company is complying with Information Security Policies and Standards.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge related to security threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations set forth to reduce the attack surface; circulate this knowledge through the business units.

• Identify, document, and address threats and vulnerabilities that may impact the business.

• In conjunction with security and business leaders, define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics aligning with business initiatives and deliver them to non-technical teams in terms that are accessible and comprehensible.

To be successful as an Information Security Advisor with People Corporation, you will need:

• Leadership: Able to influence both business and technical outcomes, leading cross-functional teams and guiding indirect reporting relationships to achieve goals and deliver business results.

• Resilience: Thrives in dynamic environments with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders, demonstrating initiative and the ability to take ownership of solutions with minimal oversight.

• Strategy & Program Planning: Skilled at translating high-level goals into actionable steps, managing multiple projects to ensure continuous progress and alignment with organizational objectives.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of adapting messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences. Effectively negotiates with stakeholders while managing risks and ensuring delivery.

• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates a deep understanding of business operations and how different components work together to design and implement efficient processes and technology.

• Judgment & Integrity: Makes sound decisions with a sense of urgency, prioritizing high standards of ethics, customer service, regulatory compliance, and business integrity.

What's in it for you:

• Learn by working alongside our experts

• Extended health care and dental benefits

• A retirement savings plan with company contributions

• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings

• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family

• Assistance for the completion of industry designations

• Competitive compensation

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to  

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