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Security Specialist - IAM

@ Intact Financial Corporation

Saint-Hyacinthe, QC · Montréal, QC

Full-time8+ years experience
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Overview

Intact Financial Corporation is hiring a Specialist Security Advisor for Identity and Access Management at Partner Solutions (PSI), a full-time hybrid role. The work covers IAM governance, technology evaluation and automation across a multi-client environment. The posting states a salary range of 118,700 to 145,100 and a 15% annual bonus target.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish IAM governance aligned with PSI and client strategy
  • Evaluate identity, privilege and service account technologies
  • Optimize RBAC/ABAC attribute model at scale
  • Implement and automate identity management processes
  • Document IAM processes, workflows and best practices

Requirements summary:

  • 8 to 10 years of IT or information security experience
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, software engineering or cybersecurity
  • Strong command of the Entra suite and PIM
  • Knowledge of provisioning and deprovisioning
  • Ability to explain complex concepts to executives
  • Fluent in French and English

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planHealth spending accountStock options
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentIT
Experience8+ years
Hours per week35
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish, French
Licences & certificationsSC-300, CISM, CISSP
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyInformation Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness

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Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

118,700 - 145,100

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

15%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

Join Partner Solutions (PSI) as a Specialist Security Advisor – Identity and Access Management (IAM). In this role, you will act as PSI’s go-to IAM subject-matter expert (strategy and implementation), with responsibility for defining, evolving, and ensuring consistency of IAM practices in a multi-client environment.

What you'll do here:

  • Establish IAM governance mechanisms aligned with Partner Solutions’ overall strategy and objectives, as well as those of its clients.

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  • Evaluate various technologies related to user account, privilege, service, and identity management, taking into account the organization’s specific requirements.

  • Perform cost-benefit analyses for current and future technology solutions to support the IAM program roadmap.

  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives aimed at optimizing identity protection.

  • Optimize the RBAC/ABAC attribute model in an IT and security managed services context to meet internal needs and those of Partner Solutions’ clients (IAM at scale).

  • Collaborate with various stakeholders, both internal and external, to support the evolution of an IAM solution.

  • Implement and automate processes to strengthen identity management capabilities and improve the security posture of a multi-client environment.

  • Document IAM processes, workflows (architecture), and best practices, and ensure documentation is kept up to date, including during periodic reviews.

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  • Apply continuous improvement principles to IAM practices and associated processes, leveraging data-driven insights.

What you bring to the table:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer/Software Engineering, and/or a specialization in Cybersecurity.

  • At least eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in Information Technology or Information Security.

  • Strong command of cybersecurity principles and practices, and information technology.

  • Strong command of IAM governance tools and concepts, including privileged access management (PIM) and provisioning/deprovisioning.

  • Strong command of the Entra suite.

  • Programming experience with Power BI is an asset.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Detail-oriented, structured, and able to work independently.

  • Strong initiative.

  • Ability to explain complex concepts to executive leadership in clear terms.

  • Positive attitude, team spirit, and a desire to learn.

  • Demonstrated commitment to training, self-learning, and maintaining technical cybersecurity skills.

  • SC-300, CISM, or CISSP certification is an asset.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (French and English) – Requires regular interaction with colleagues across the country.

  • No Canadian work experience required, but authorization to work in Canada is required.

#LI-Hybrid

Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.


We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

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