We offer
a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. Working Business Language: English. This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English. In addition to salary, full-time and part time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company Founded in 1896, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, fully owned by its more than 1.8 million members. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of WSI™, a specialty insurer delivering tailored solutions built around unique needs; Wawanesa Life, a provider of life insurance products; and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of personal and commercial insurance. Wawanesa is committed to helping communities thrive in a changing world. The company invests more than $4 million annually in charitable initiatives, including $2.5 million each year to support people and communities on the front lines of climate change. The Cyber Security Advisor role contributes to Wawanesa’s success by assessing technical risk,



identifying security requirements and advising internal stakeholders on the implementation of controls to protect Wawanesa’s data while maintaining & strengthening the organizational risk posture. Provides advisory support to Technology and Business Teams by ensuring alignment with Security standards and policies with a focus on implementation of controls in applications, data, cloud platforms, systems, networks and end-point solutions. Consults broadly with both Technology and Business Teams to guide and influence implementation of security in technology decisions and initiatives. Provides a security advisory service with respect to policies, standards, procedures, and major industry regulations for Wawanesa’s applications. Act as an enabling function providing security consultations Technology and Business projects. Perform technology risk assessments 3+ years of systems and technology related experience including Cyber Security. ~ Experience providing internal or external consulting or advisory services is considered significant asset. ~ Consistently applies a performance and service-oriented mindset and approach to daily work practices; Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of securing AI systems and applications, as well as leveraging AI technologies for research, process improvement, and identifying opportunities for automation.



~ Experience with M365, MS Azure, Amazon Web Servicesand other cloud technologies and platforms. ~ Experience advising stakeholders on secure by design principles for legacy in-house, COTS, andSaaS based applications. ~ Working knowledge of industry standard technical security controls. ~ Working knowledge of Cyber Security and Risk Management frameworks. ~ Ability to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel. ~ Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a persuasive and eloquent manner. ~ Possession of industry related certifications is considered an asset. ~ Experience in the insurance/finance industry is considered an asset. ~ Experience leading projects or initiatives is an asset. Diversity Equity, Inclusion& Belonging At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.
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📌 Security Advisor (Winnipeg)
🏢 Wawanesa Insurance
📍 Winnipeg