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
The Cyber Analyst is a critical role that blends front-line defense with strategic insight to safeguard Payments Canada's systems and the broader Canadian payment ecosystem. This position is responsible for leading advanced cyber intrusion detection, forensic analysis and comprehensive security assessments to proactively manage and assist with the resolution of security incidents. Attention to detail and ability to pivot rapidly will allow you to tackle complex challenges while explaining them in a way that is easily understood. This challenging role is suited for a hands-on professional ready to apply deep analytical skills and strategic vision to influence the security posture of Canada's core payment systems.
| A day in the life
Responsibilities of this position include not are not limited to:
Security Analysis
- Perform advanced cyber intrusion detection/analysis and forensic review, recommending areas requiring further investigation and remediation.
- Prepare reports and briefing notes to support the Manager, Security Monitoring and Response and Chief Information Security Officer in developing and maintaining trusted relationships with Financial Institutions, Financial Market Infrastructures, regulators, government agencies, utilities, and other relevant organizations.
- Conducting security and risk analysis including IT vulnerability and risk assessments, penetration testing, risk control evaluation, security requirements identification, and verification.
- Working closely with the IT team and management in assisting in the resolution of cyber security events and incidents and recovery.
- Enhance existing, and create new, incident response playbooks.
- Leverage automation and artificial intelligence in the support of detection response.
| What you need to be successful
- Post-secondary education, or equivalent experience in computer science, information systems, or related fields.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a combination of information security, information risk management, or information systems related roles.
- Experience in security operations, incident response and threat hunting.
- Experience with Python and PowerShell scripting.
- Experience with a modern SIEM (Google SecOps, CrowdStrike etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience in cyber information sharing and analysis networks.
- Ability to work outside of regular working hours based on operational requirements.
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation.
- Occasional overnight travel outside of the Ottawa area is required.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a GoC Reliability Clearance and successfully complete enhanced background checks that may be carried out by Payments Canada.
| You will really stand out with
- Industry certifications (GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, CISSP, CISA, etc.) are considered assets.
- Experience in secure procurement of security technologies and architecture is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) or container security is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of federal government priorities in relation to financial sector policy is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of international issues respecting the financial services sector is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with the Criminal Code of Canada as it applies to cyber issues is an asset.
- Knowledge of the Canadian financial services industry is considered an asset.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
| Salary range
Our target starting rate for this role is $83,300 with flexibility based on your experience and qualifications. The full salary range and benefits package are detailed below.
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.
