INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
Northern Health
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Prince George, BC
Salary:
CA$74,618
-
CA$93,273
per year
Contract type: Full time

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst to join our Information & Technology Services department.The Information Security Analyst provides intake, assessment and prioritization of requests for IT Security Services and/or events that require IT Information Security incident response. The Analyst assists in coordinating investigations into security-related incidents and policy violations and participates as a key member of an integrated breach response team. The Analyst deals with sensitive information and situations and provides training and education on NH Information Security procedures, policies, standards and guidelines at all levels of the organization.
Starting salary will be approximately from $74,618 to $93,273 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
- Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
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Qualifications
- Graduation from a recognized degree program in Computer Science, plus five (5) years recent, related experience in an enterprise, public sector and/or health care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Certification in a cyber-security discipline (CISSP, CEH, CISA, SANS) desirable. Active CISSP, SANS GIAC, or Security + certification preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of Windows desktop and server technologies in a large information technology environment.
- Knowledge of electronic information systems and information management processes (ITIL).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of information security principles, standards, best practices, and industry trends.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with professionalism, tact, confidentiality and discretion.
- Good working knowledge of core security technologies including firewalls, anti-malware, intrusion prevention, encryption, and web content filtering.
- Investigative and analytical skills to research, analyze, and interpret data and information from a variety of disparate sources.
- Excellent time management skills to prioritize, complete assignments, and schedule activities.
- Ability to set priorities and work unsupervised in a complex environment.
- Ability to drive a vehicle and possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Comments
Competition #:
05715022
Employee Type:
PERMANENT FULL TIME
Bargaining Unit:
NON-CONTRACT
Facility:
BRUNSWICK BUILDING
Location:
Prince George, BC
Department:
NH CYBERSECURITY
Reports To:
MANAGER, INFORMATION SECURITY
Close Date:
OCTOBER 17, 2025
- All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT
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