About the Senate

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

Prepare one-page cybersecurity information guides for Senate employees. Topics could include topics such as Phishing, Social Engineering, Ransomware, Identity Theft, etc.
Support the Senate’s Cybersecurity Dashboards that report on weekly cybersecurity statistics such has user reported suspicious emails, detected vulnerabilities, cybersecurity user training.
Assist with the management of various Senate security solutions (anti-malware, vulnerability scanning, web control, etc.).
Research and produce Threat and Risk Assessments on new software, hardware and technology.
Participate in the Change Management process.
Participate in the Senate’s Vulnerability Assessment (VA) practice by performing scans, identifying vulnerabilities, researching and proposing remediation for identified vulnerabilities.
Participate in the Senate’s Cybersecurity Awareness program and online IT Security Awareness course.
Assist with the security assessment of user reported suspicious emails.
Collaborate with the cybersecurity team on various research projects.

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) determinate part-time position for a period of 3 months in Information Services directorate.
In addition to their resume, applicants are required to send a cover letter (maximum one page).
We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

Prerequisites

Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Information Technology field.
Enrollment in a program of study in the field of cybersecurity will be considered an asset.
Experience in installation, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Windows operating system will be considered an asset.
Experience in installation, administration of cybersecurity solutions such as Anti-malware, Firewall, Packet Analysis, etc. will be considered an asset.

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Teamwork and cooperation
Adaptability
Judgment

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation in order to be eligible for appointment.

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