Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

• Pay Rate: $84.87/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 2 Months
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
  
  

Raise is currently hiring Two (2) Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analysts on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is a major Canadian airline.

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

The Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analysts in this role will support our clients team in creating a comprehensive package of evidence for the federal government. This package will demonstrate compliance with the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act (CCSPA) (formerly Bill C-8). Additionally, this role will play a vital part in performing deep analysis of our Operational Technology (OT) security environment to identify risks, evaluate controls, and fortify our critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• OT Environment Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of OT environments supporting airline operations, including maintenance and operational support systems.
• Asset & Risk Discovery: Identify and document OT assets, data flows, system dependencies, and associated cyber risks.
• Control Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls against industry frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate risk workshops and interviews with key business, operational, and technology stakeholders.
• Assessments & Reporting: Develop risk assessments, gap analyses, and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Governance Support: Support the creation of OT security governance standards, policies, and procedures.
• Executive Communication: Produce executive-ready reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommended actions to leadership and stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience specializing in cybersecurity risk assessment, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), or audit engagement
• Demonstrated hands-on background working within Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), or critical infrastructure sectors (aviation, transportation, energy, or telecommunications preferred).
• Proven working knowledge and practical application of major cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity mandates, compliance frameworks, or security legislation (such as Canada's CCSPA / Bill C-8 principles) to help build defensible evidence packages for regulators
• Demonstrated history of identifying, documenting, and mapping complex OT assets, data flows, system dependencies, and network architectures - specifically within environments supporting mission-critical operations or maintenance systems.
• Risk Assessments & Gap Analysis Execution - Track record of conducting formal security control evaluations, vulnerability assessments, and comprehensive gap analyses. Remediation Planning: Ability to translate technical findings into actionable remediation recommendations and risk mitigation strategies aligned with industry standards
• Strong cross-functional facilitation skills demonstrated through leading risk workshops and technical interviews with diverse stakeholders, ranging from business operators and hangar technicians to IT/OT engineers.
• Experience producing polished, executive-level reports, summaries, and documentation that translate dense technical risks into clear language for leadership.
• Background in drafting or contributing to OT security governance standards, internal policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Education and Certifications
• bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering (Electrical/Computer/Software), or a related discipline
• Nice to have Certifications GICSP (GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Specialist / Expert, CSSA (Certified SCADA Security Architect), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Professional
  
  

Additional Requirement

• Our client asks that candidates provide 2 Endorsements/References at the time of application: ( this could be a colleague/manager that worked with you on Recent Projects that relate to this role Ask them to provide a Quick Endorsement - testimonial in point form of your accomplishment / value added) to highlight your skills for this role
  
  

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