Senior Advisor Defence and Security

Senior Advisor – Defence & Security

EY is looking for a Senior Advisor for Defence and Security to play a pivotal role in strengthening EY’s presence across Canada’s Government & Public Sector, focusing on the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The role is senior, market-facing, combining account leadership, subject matter expertise, and business development.

• Defence Sector Leadership & Market Presence
  • Serve as EY’s client- and public-facing SME on defence and the CAF.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on defence priorities and transformation.
  • Represent EY externally through media, conferences, and events.
  • Lead development of defence-focused thought leadership.
  • Actively contribute to EY’s global defence and security ecosystem.
• Account Leadership & Client Relationships
  • Build deep knowledge of defence clients and priorities.
  • Strengthen senior stakeholder relationships.
  • Identify opportunities to bring EY solutions.
  • Support account strategy and growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Market Engagement & Client Value Creation
  • Shape and deliver distinctive value propositions to help advance client priorities.
  • Work across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support delivery teams with defence expertise.
  • Enhance engagement quality and impact.
  • Provide strategic insight throughout the client lifecycle.

• High-ranking experience with DND/CAF/NATO.
• Experience as a strategic advisor.
• Experience developing and publishing thought leadership.
• Strong executive presence.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and public‑speaking skills.

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits.
• Well‑being benefit of $1,200 per year.