Cyber Security Analyst
Position Status: Contract Full-Time (13 Months)
Open Positions: 2
Location: North York, Ontario (On-site- five days per week)
Starting Salary: $84,478 to $124,487 per year
Start Date: February 2026
Who We Are:
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Ontario) is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections, and referenda across the province.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to democracy—making voting easy and accessible for all electors, while maintaining the integrity, security, and transparency of the electoral process.
Join our team
The Information Technology Division is seeking a motivated and results oriented individual to develop and implement a cybersecurity awareness training program, perform simulated phishing tests and conduct cyber risk assessments while maintaining the cyber security risk register. This role will also be required to support existing team members in cyber security incident response and vulnerability management activities.
What to expect in this role:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cyber Security, you will:
- Perform cyber security risk assessments and thread modeling in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain cyber risk register.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to respond to risk in a timely and effective manner.
- Develop and maintain the cyber security awareness program, including executing training, performing simulated phishing tests and reporting on metrics.
- Provide IT security consulting and advice to business stakeholders; serve as an internal information security consultant across the organization.
- Support other team members by contributing to cyber security incident response and vulnerability management processes.
- Communicate daily/weekly though reports and meetings regarding ongoing security task status with appropriate team members; compile ongoing safety reports, document security issues and measures taken to resolve them.
- Conduct research on current trends in security and information technology to stay updated on potential threats and attacks, and to develop and recommend preventive strategies and design new security systems or upgrade existing ones to meet evolving business and security needs.
What you need to qualify:
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Cybersecurity Analyst or equivalent position with demonstrated specialized knowledge in risk assessment methodologies, security best practices and developing and executing security awareness program.
- Working knowledge of information technology infrastructure (Endpoint hardening, network, application and Azure cloud security etc.)
- Demonstrated understanding of the latest cyber threat landscape including, but not limited to: Zero-Day Exploits, Hacktivism, DDoS Attacks, AI-Enabled threats, Ransomware, Remote Work Risks, Cloud Security.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to prepare/deliver a range of documentation, reports, presentation materials and explain complex/technical concepts in easy-to-understand ways.
- Well-developed consultation and relationship management skills to work effectively across the organization and with internal/external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Note: The successful candidate must be able work in-office five (5) days per week.
How to apply
Submit your resume quoting File #EO-2026-04 by January 19, 2026, to jobs@elections.on.ca. Include your name and competition # in the subject line. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Accommodations
Elections Ontario is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available under the AODA and Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at 1-888-668-8683, fax 1-866-714-2809, TTY 1-888-292-2312, or email hr@elections.on.ca.
