Specialist Cyber Security – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Specialist Cyber Security

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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a Full-Time opportunity for a Specialist Cyber Security. This role can be based out of our office in Dartmouth, Halifax NS.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the day-to-day operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of enterprise GRC platforms and cybersecurity compliance processes.
  • Configure and administer GRC tools (e.g., ServiceNow IRM, Archer, OneTrust, MetricStream) to support control assessments, evidence collection, issue/exception management, risk tracking, third-party risk, and audit readiness.
  • Translate regulatory, policy, and risk requirements into structured workflows, testing procedures, and reporting dashboards.
  • Support cybersecurity risk identification, assessment, documentation, and monitoring, including maintenance of risk register and risk treatment plans.
  • Track control gaps, remediation activities, and risk acceptances.
  • Prepare dashboards and executive reporting on compliance posture, risk trends, remediation status, and program maturity.
  • Maintain data quality, taxonomies, and audit-ready documentation across GRC systems.
  • Develop SOPs, playbooks, training materials, and deliver enablement sessions to drive consistent adoption of GRC processes.
  • Collaborate with IT, Security, Risk, Privacy, Legal, and Business stakeholders to align risk and compliance activities with organizational objectives.

Requirements:

  • 3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, IT risk management, IT audit, or GRC operations.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGRC) are assets.
  • Hands-on experience administering GRC platforms such as ServiceNow IRM, Archer, OneTrust, MetricStream, or similar tools would be an asset.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity and risk frameworks (e.g., ISO 27005, NIST SP 800-30, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PIPEDA, SOX, SOC 2).
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity risk management concepts, including risk assessment, treatment, and exception handling.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and process design skills with attention to data quality and accuracy.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Who we are:
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
What we offer:

Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive—physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
  • Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
  • 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
  • Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
  • Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
  • Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth.  To learn more about this opportunity—including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required —please click the “I’m interested” button above.  Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

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To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.
If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process.  Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.