COOP Student, Cyber Security
Requisition ID: 14946
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.
Service: Chief Information Security Office
Branch: Cyber Risk Management Governance Compliance Unit
Employment Type: Co-op Placement – Winter Term
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
Salary Information: $49,107.24 - $57,450.12 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Information Technology
Application Close: 27/11/2024
To be considered for this competition you must be enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a Work Term during the specified period. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program when completing your application.
JOB SUMMARY
This job is exclusively for Coop Students who are enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-operative education program.
The Chief Information Security Office is responsible for protecting the City of Ottawa’s sensitive information from unauthorized access and activities, and ensures the privacy and safety of critical data, such as customer account details, financial details, and all intellectual property.
You are responsible for assisting in providing security compliance and digital risk management services. This includes collecting and analyzing data to assist in producing various analytical reports, reviewing security policies and drafting documents, and working with various teams in finding patterns and anomalies to help improve security knowledge for the City staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Enrolment in a recognized post-secondary co-operative program in Business Administration or related field
No experience required; previous programming or policy research experience is desirable.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of digital security principles
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to conduct research, sort and categorize findings.
- Ability to analyze and draw conclusions on information.
- Write reports and present information in a clear and direct manner both written and verbal.
- Strong computer skills, knowledge & experience in Microsoft 365.
- Analytical, research and problem solving techniques.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, results oriented and ability to multitask.
- Strong organizational, judgment and time management skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Initiative, thoroughness, reliability and tact
- Willingness to learn
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.