At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Advisor for Defence and Security to play a pivotal role in strengthening EY’s presence across Canada’s Government & Public Sector, with a focus on the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This is a senior, market-facing role combining account leadership, subject matter expertise, and business development.

Your key responsibilities
Defence Sector Leadership & Market Presence

Serve as EY’s client- and public-facing SME on defence and the CAF

Act as a trusted advisor on defence priorities and transformation

Represent EY externally through media, conferences, and events

Lead development of defence-focused thought leadership

Active contributor to our global defence and security ecosystem

Account Leadership & Client Relationships

Build deep knowledge of defence clients and priorities

Identify opportunities to bring EY solutions

Support account strategy and growthWork as a collaborative leader to support cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Shape and help deliver distinctive value propositions to help advance client priorities

Work across multidisciplinary teams

Support delivery teams with defence expertise

Enhance engagement quality and impact

Provide strategic insight throughout lifecycle

Skills and attributes for success
What we look for

High ranking experience with DND/CAF/NATO

Experience as a strategic advisor





Developing and publishing thought leadership

Solid executive presence

Strong relationship-building, communication, and public speaking skills

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer
When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional,financialand social well-being:

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at EY
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work.We’recommitted to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices areequitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combatingsystemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY | Building a better working world




EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with ethical principles and regulatory requirements.

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📌 Senior Advisor for Defence and Security (Quebec City)
🏢 Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
📍 Quebec City