Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem. Our purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. Every day we are working diligently to ensure your payments are cleared and settled. In 2024 alone, our systems cleared approximately $107 trillion or $424 billion each business day! If you are passionate about payments and want to help ensure that these financial transactions in Canada are carried out safely and securely, working with us is for you!
| Who we are
We are a public purpose, non-profit organization situated at the center of Canada’s payment ecosystem. We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of payment transactions every business day. We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas and to navigate industry-level challenges. We adhere to a set of values that are our north star:
Inspire trust, build community and enable change.
Payments Canada — where our country connects: Payments Canada — Who we are
| Our culture
With our people in mind, we have created a culture that fosters authenticity, collaboration, innovation and development. We empower one another, make meaningful contributions that not only impact the organization, but our country! We develop and nurture meaningful connections that drive innovation in our ecosystem. We are Payments Canada!
Do you want to make payments easier, smarter and safer for Canada? Join us today!
You need to work here if
- You love working with passionate, ambitious and collaborative colleagues.
- You want to be challenged and lead unique initiatives.
- You want to grow, develop and become a subject matter expert in your field.
- You want your work to make an impact in your community and country.
Come and join us — where payments meet purpose!
| What we are looking for
Reporting to the Program Manager, Security Screening, Awareness and Partnerships, the Associate Security Analyst plays a supportive role for the conducting of Payments Canada’s Information Security Awareness Program and Personnel Screening Program. As an ambassador for the organization’s security function, the Associate Security Analyst plays a key role in promoting a culture of security and awareness for all employees. The Associate Security Analyst will regularly communicate and collaborate with employees of other Payments Canada divisions as well as members and user groups.
| A day in the life
Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
Information Security Awareness Program
- Support the implementation and delivery of Payments Canada’s Information Security Awareness and Education Programs.
- Assist in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Payments Canada Information Security Awareness Programs, which includes: develop bulletins, alerts, and awareness material to advise Payments Canada employees of their role and responsibility for information security; develop and deliver security training.
Personnel Screening
- Support the implementation and operations of Payments Canada personnel security and screening programs.
- Liaise with the Government of Canada Industry Security Program and contracted vendors and third parties as service providers in support of the Clearance program and operational requirements.
| What you need to be successful
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an information security or information risk management capacity.
- Experience in the field of Information Security, development of security policies and practices, developing and operating personnel screening, security awareness and phishing programs will be considered an asset.
- Ability to work outside of regular working hours based on operational requirements.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status Clearance and can successfully complete enhanced background checks that may be carried out by Payments Canada.
- Ability to work in person at the Payments Canada Ottawa office as needed.
| You will really stand out with
- Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
- Industry certification (CISA, CGEIT, Project Management certifications, ISO 27001) is considered an asset.
| Salary range
- Based on qualifications and experience: $63,000 to $105,000.
Please submit your application by June 26, 2026.
| What's in it for you?
- Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment.
- Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible).
- Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (Permanent and temporary employees with contracts 12 months and over).
- Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown and cultural holiday observance days.
- 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up (if eligible)
- Rewards and recognition program.
- Access to office gym facilities.
- Internal and external professional development opportunities.
- Fun team and organizational events.
- Monthly all staff forums led by our Executive Leadership Team.
| Our Commitment to Fair Hiring
At Payments Canada, we are dedicated to fair, transparent and inclusive hiring. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our recruitment process uses automated tools, but not generative AI, to objectively screen and evaluate applications and confirm that a candidate’s qualifications meet job requirements.
It is important to remember that these tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making. Our trained recruitment professionals and hiring managers always make the final hiring decisions.
| Our diversity, inclusion and equity commitment
At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued.
We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing
[email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
