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Senior Strategic Enablement & Emerging Security Officer

City of OttawaOttawa, ON

3 days ago

Salary

CA$102,307.66–CA$124,480.72 yearly

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Requisition ID : 16742

Department : Finance and Corporate Services Dept.

Service : Chief Information Security Office

Branch : Cyber Risk Management Governance Compliance Unit

Employment Type : 1 Full-time Permanent

Work Hours : 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation : CIPP

Salary Information : $102,307.66 - $124,480.72 annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location : 100 Constellation, Nepean

City : Ottawa, ON

Job Category : Cybersecurity

Application Close : 08 / 04 / 2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Information Security Office is responsible for delivering and overseeing cybersecurity and digital risk management programs across all City business lines, including strategic enablement and emerging threats identification, policy and implementation oversight, digital risk management, and security governance and culture transformation.

The Strategic Enablement & Emerging Security Unit is responsible for forecasting future threats and shaping security strategy for all City operations.

You are responsible for leading the identification of emerging cybersecurity threats and opportunities relevant to the public administration, critical infrastructure, and protection of constituent’s data. You are responsible to ensure the development of effective long-term strategies to protect City’s digital’s assets, data, and reputation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 4-year university degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, digital risk management, intelligence analysis, or policies development.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Related Information / Technology Security certification is desirable (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, SABSA, CAP, EC-Council)

KNOWLEDGE

Understanding of the global cybersecurity threat landscape and politiclaly, social, or financially motivated cyber crime
In depth knowledge of industry leading cybersecurity solutions, products and service offerings
In depth knowledge on the cutting edge concepts, principles, and trends relevant to a tehcnology and cyber secuirty domains
Practical understanding of information risk management, stratgeic forecasting and or polices development frameworks
Relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)
Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have
knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work
place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure
the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Effective communication and strategic planning skills.

Superior writing and editing skills with a proven track record across a variety of audience groups, cultures and channels.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

A high level of professionalism and customer service, and the ability to collaborate and work effectively with all stakeholders.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise initiative, diplomacy, and discretionary judgment.

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities and demands.

Ability to work well in fast paced team environment with a wide range of technical and non-technical teams.

Core Behaviours

Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies

The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement : English oral, reading, writing

Police Record Check : The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.

Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

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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.

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