Security Advisor Specialist – Governance, Risk & Compliance At Intact, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year Multiple perks offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life) Salary range (but not limited to): 118,700 - 145,100Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 15% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. Join the Partner Solutions (PSI) team as a Security Advisor Specialist – GRC. As a Cybersecurity Advisor Specialist, you will play a critical role in advising projects and organizational initiatives to ensure security risks are identified, assessed, and addressed in alignment with internal policies, standards, and controls.





You will act as a bridge between technical teams and cyber risk management, providing expert guidance to ensure secure and compliant solutions are implemented. This role requires a strong technical foundation to challenge and collaborate with IT teams, as well as a solid understanding of governance, risk, and compliance principles. Act as a trusted security advisor to project teams by assessing proposed solutions from a risk and control perspective.

Ensure technical implementations align with internal security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with architects and security advisors to embed security into solution design and delivery. Conduct security risk assessments and control reviews for new and existing systems, applications, and infrastructure.

Identify gaps in security architecture and recommend practical mitigation strategies. Support the development and maintenance of security governance frameworks, including policies, standards, and control libraries. Participate in architecture reviews and security design assessments.

Collaborate with the security architect to document security positions and technical specifications. Monitor emerging threats and evolving technologies to proactively address potential risks. Clearly communicate risk findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, a related field, or equivalent experience. ~8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including security advisory, architecture,



or risk management roles. ~ Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security technologies. ~ Experience evaluating technical solutions for risk and compliance. ~ Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and internal control frameworks. ~ Ability to challenge and collaborate with technical teams on implementation decisions. ~ Understanding of IAM, encryption, network security, and secure system design. ~ Experience with risk assessment methodologies and tools. ~ CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Azure Security certifications, or equivalent. ~ Ability to define and document standards, security positions, and procedures. ~ Bilingualism in French and English is required, given the need to interact regularly with colleagues and stakeholders across the country. ~ No Canadian work experience required; We are an equal opportunity employer At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits.

📌 Security Advisor Specialist - Governance, Risk & Compliance at Intact (Montreal)
🏢 Intact
📍 Montreal