Information Security Analyst Co-op

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About Us

Wittington Investments, Limited, a private Canadian company, is the holding company of the Weston group of companies, which includes George Weston Limited, Loblaw Companies Limited and Choice Properties REIT.

George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company, founded in 1882. George Weston has two operating segments: Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s largest food and drug retailer and a provider of financial services, and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, Canada’s largest and preeminent diversified REIT. With over 200,000 employees working at George Weston and its operating segments, the group of companies represent one of Canada’s largest private sector employers.

Job Description

Information Security Analyst, Co-Op – January 2025

Location: Toronto, Ontario (midtown, on the subway line)

Working arrangements: 3 days in the office/2 days from home

Company Overview:

Wittington Investments is a well-established, Canadian private Investment organization. Cyber security is our top priority and as the Information Security Analyst, Co-Op, you will play a key role within our organization. Reporting to the Manager, Information Security, this is an opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

About the IT Team

Wittington Information Security is responsible for protecting the information assets of the organization. This is achieved through various programs including security monitoring, security awareness training, risk management, and incident response. In addition, Wittington Information Security provides recommendations and mitigation strategies to enable the business to operate securely in pursuit of its goals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Actively monitor, review, and respond to alerts from various information security platforms and tools.
• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities and provide prioritization and guidance for remediation.
• Assist with development of phishing campaigns.
• Assist with development and delivery of the information security awareness program.
• Assist with risk management activities, including risk assessments, control assessments, risk remediation and tracking.
• Engage with vendors to assess third-party security and supply chain risk.
• Drive information security culture, values, and best practices throughout the organization.
• Keep up to date with trends and developments in information security and risk management.
• Develop documentation (policies, standards, procedures) for various security initiatives (DR, BCP, maturity assessments, security playbooks).

Qualifications:

• Relevant undergraduate program and area of interest (Cybersecurity degree/certificate preferred)
• Minimum of a 3.2 GPA or equivalent
• Prior IT experience is a huge bonus
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and think critically
• Strong interpersonal skills and drive to succeed
• Takes a proactive and collaborative approach to working in a team

How to Apply:

• Please submit a resume, and transcript as one (1) document

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Number of Openings 1

Wittington recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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