Who We Are:

Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.

Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.

As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.

Who You Will Work With:

The vacant Data Loss Prevention, Lead role will report to the Leader, Security Incident Management. The Data Loss Prevention, Lead will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive information protection strategies and programs. This individual will play a critical role in safeguarding our organization’s sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction.

What You Will Do:

• Contributing to and supporting the development of a holistic Insider Threat Program (ITP) and strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Leading the development and execution of a comprehensive Data Loss Prevention Program (DLP) to detect, deter, and respond to internal security risks.

• Establishing frameworks for user behavior analytics (UBA), anomaly detection, and insider risk assessments.

• Contributing to and supporting the development of a holistic information protection strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Supporting the consistent application of information protection policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.

• Maintaining an information classification framework to categorize information assets based on sensitivity and criticality.

• Implementing, managing, and or supporting UEBA and DLP technologies and solutions to monitor, detect, and prevent the organization’s sensitive data.

• Contributing to and supporting the implementation of access control mechanisms to enforce privilege and ensure that access to sensitive data is restricted to authorized individuals.

• Partnering with Information Security Teams to fine-tune detection rules and enhance security monitoring.

• Participating as required in security incident response efforts for internal security events.

• Sundry information protection related duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• ​Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on information protection and data security.

• Proven ability to lead information protection initiatives, drive results, and adapt to evolving security threats, risks, and business requirements.

• You have working experience with Cybersecurity Frameworks and industry standards: ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS, CIS, NIST 800 Series.

• In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations and standards and experience implementing controls to achieve compliance.

• Strong expertise in insider threat frameworks (CERT, NITTF) and security best practices.

• Security Awareness.

• Hands-on experience with information protection technologies, such as UEBA / DLP.

• Strong understanding of data classification methodologies and experience developing data handling policies and procedures.

• Excellent communication (written, verbal, technical and non-technical), with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

What We’re Offering:

The hiring range for this position is $113,000 – $130,000, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:

• Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge

• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind

• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future

• Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance

• Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family

• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families

• Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact

Why Join Us?

At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:

• Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.

• Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.

• Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.

• Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.

• Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.