Requisition ID: 17125 Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept. Service: Chief Information Security Office Branch: Cyber Risk Mngmnt Governance CmplnceUnit Employment Type: 1 Co-op Placement - Summer 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: Co-op student recruitment; Cybersecurity Application Close: 28/04/2025

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 the planning and coordinating of multi-media, public education, information and marketing products, and internal training for the Chief Information Security Office.
- 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.
- Solid 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.

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 (phone hidden), extension 47411.

📌 Coop Student, Cyber Security (Ottawa)
🏢 City of Ottawa
📍 Ottawa