Information Security Officer ; Cybersecurity Awareness

Information Security Officer 3 (Cybersecurity Awareness)

Job Information

Job Title:

Information Security Officer 3 (Cybersecurity Awareness)

Job Requisition

Ministry:
Technology and Innovation

Location:

Remote across Alberta

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary:
Permanent

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
March 6, 2026

Classification:
System Analyst Level 3

Salary range: $3,756.86 - $4,976.09 Biweekly ($98,054 - $129,875 per year)

Every member of Technology and Innovation strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and strong service orientation. If that describes you, please read on!

To learn more about us, please visit our ministry’s web page:  and Cybersecurity in Alberta:

The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great.

Ready to shape Alberta’s cybersecurity future?

The Government of Alberta (GoA) is seeking a strategic Information Security Officer 3 (ISO3) to lead high-impact cybersecurity awareness initiatives, protect critical government information, and foster collaboration across public and private partners through Cyber Alberta.

If you’re driven to inspire behavioral change and strengthen the province’s cyber resilience, this is your chance to make a lasting impact!

As an Information Security Officer 3 (ISO3), reporting to the Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Delivery, you will manage and execute comprehensive cybersecurity awareness programs for both the GoA’s Cybersecurity Program and Cyber Alberta. You will play a pivotal role in cultivating a strong security culture among employees, contractors, third parties, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with leadership expectations and measurable improvements in cybersecurity awareness and behavior.

The ISO3 is the senior working-level position and may lead a team, major initiative, or project related to information security.

Responsibilities:

• Advisory and Planning services.
• Security Awareness.
• Track Effectiveness of Cybersecurity Awareness Program.
• Stakeholder Engagement and outreach.
• Leadership:
  • Mentor and coach junior staff.
  • May act as a service team leader and supervisor for direct reports on the service team.
  • May manage and coordinate projects or sets of activities.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Ability to lead and remain calm in times of crisis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive briefings and technical discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and secure alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• A sense of curiosity to investigate root cause and identify options and a recommendation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for complex environments.

AI-First Mindset

This role is designed with an AI-first approach to help you work smarter, not harder. You will leverage AI tools to:

• Automate insights and personalize stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and track KPIs using AI to surface trends and predict outcomes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AI to address complex problems and automate analysis of extensive datasets.

Be part of a team safeguarding Alberta’s digital future.

In this role, you’ll shape cybersecurity culture, drive informed decisions, and strengthen the province’s resilience. If you’re a strategic, collaborative leader and a cybersecurity champion ready to make a real impact, apply today!

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

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