Continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Technology Services Group.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate build and succeed as part of a high-performing team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and a passion for growing businessesboth ours and our clients.
This role requires a strong foundation in technology delivery and risk management achieved through experience in designing developing and/or delivering technology-enabled business solutions as well as assessing and mitigating technology risks. The ideal candidate will combine technical delivery expertise with a consulting mindset enabling them to engage senior stakeholders support cross-functional teams and deliver security-focused initiatives.
About Us
Optimus SBR is a leading management consulting firm and award-winning workplace where we help organizations get done what isnt.
Our team of committed consultants takes swift action to deliver innovative impactful results. As the largest independently owned Canadian management consulting firm we are a place where people and culture come first. Our success is driven by attracting individuals who are insatiably Curious Entrepreneurial Thinkers Authentic and Bold.
Our Awards and Recognitions:
Best Workplaces in Canada National List 2026
Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team 2026
Best Workplaces for Young Talent 2026
Best Workplaces for Women 2026
Best Workplaces in Professional Services 2025
Globe and Mail Canadas Top Growing Companies 2025
Waterstone Human Capital - Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2025
Culture is Everything. Period.
Thats why weve been consistently rated one of the best places to work in North America and are one of the fastest growing. As a firm that was built on culture we value our people and their growth. Each of us embody the entrepreneurial spirit and have something unique to contribute to the fabric of our organization. From employee-championed committees to celebratory events and learning paths these are just a few of the ways we cultivate a positive and engaging work environment.
Whats in It for You
Growth Opportunities: Build your career through challenging impactful projects and continuous learning.
Diverse Workplace: Collaborate with a team of professionals from unique backgrounds fostering innovation.
Flexibility and Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work and drive meaningful results.
Leadership Development: Develop your skills through mentorship and career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Technology Advisory & Delivery
Support project scoping approach design work planning team structure and effort and timeline estimation.
Deliver technology risk and advisory engagements within agreed scope timelines budgets and quality expectations.
Facilitate client meetings and develop clear reports presentations recommendations and other deliverables.
Identify manage and escalate project risks issues dependencies and resource constraints.
Technology Risk
Support a range of technology risk cybersecurity regulatory governance and controls advisory engagements.
Identify and assess technology risks and evaluate the effectiveness of associated governance processes and controls.
Apply recognized risk and control frameworks to assess client environments and develop practical recommendations.
Review policies standards procedures risk assessments and control documentation for completeness consistency and alignment.
Support regulatory and industry-standard assessments including evaluating whether relevant risks and requirements are appropriately addressed.
Identify opportunities to strengthen standardize rationalize or automate risk and control activities.
Demonstrate an understanding of control design and operating effectiveness including control objectives testing approaches evidence requirements and documentation of conclusions.
Support control assessment and testing activities across IT general controls application controls business controls and technology-dependent controls.
Leadership & Practice Development
Provide day-to-day direction coaching and mentoring of junior team members.
Lead cross-functional teams and drive security initiatives to completion.
Contribute to business development client delivery and practice growth.
Support employee growth through Optimus SBRs Career Development Program (CDP).
Qualifications:
Required:
6 years of experience in technology risk IT audit cybersecurity control testing regulatory compliance or advisory consulting.
Strong understanding of IT and business controls including experience assessing control design or operating effectiveness.
Experience reviewing policies procedures risks and controls and identifying gaps or standardization opportunities.
Knowledge of frameworks such as COSO COBIT NIST CSF or ISO 27001.
Strong analytical project-management communication and client-engagement skills.
Ability to coordinate workstreams and provide direction and quality review to junior resources.
University degree in business accounting technology cybersecurity or a related discipline.
Nice to Have:
Certifications: CPA CRISC CISSP CISA CISM.
Understanding of Canadian and US regulators (OSFI OCC FRB).
Experience with SOC and SOX reporting.
Previous experience in a 1LoD or 2LoD role.
Experience with control rationalization regulatory mapping procedure development or identifying automation opportunities.
Familiarity with GRC analytics and automation tools.
Big 4 or consulting firm background.
Interview recording & AI notetakers
During the interview process we may use transcription or AI notetaking tools. To protect privacy legal compliance and interviewer/candidate experience the use of these tools is not permitted without your prior consent. We will ask for your consent and if you wish to decline handwritten notes are welcome.
Compensation: Salary range is $00 CAD
Salary ranges are designed to be competitive. Individual compensation is determined by skills qualifications and experience and is subject to negotiation and subject to the candidate meeting the specific requirements or the role. Exceptional candidates may be considered above the top of the range and pay can increase quickly for those who make a big impact in the role.
A Taste of Some of the Great Benefits at Optimus
Financial
Annual Bonus
Retirement savings through our Group RRSP program
Company equity for Managers and above
Maternity and Parental Leave with top up compensation
Flexibility
Work in a Hybrid model (when client projects permit)
12 Optimus Days paid
Health
Top-tier health benefits
Life & disability insurance
Health Spending Dollars
So whats next
At Optimus SBR were all about creating a space where everyone belongs and can thrive. Were committed to diversity and inclusion welcoming people from all backgrounds. Were proud to back missions like the BlackNorth Initiative to drive real change. Lets build something meaningful together where your voice matters and fearless ideas can shine.
Accommodation
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations to remove barriers and fully participate in the interview processsuch as accessible meeting rooms or captioning for virtual interviewsplease let us know. Your needs will be met with respect and confidentiality. We look forward to connecting with you!
Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy within our organization.
Submit your application with your resume today! While we appreciate all applications only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About the RoleContinued growth has created an exciting opportunity for an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Technology Services Group.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate build and succeed as part of a high-performing team of professionals with diverse backgrounds a...
About the Role
Continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Technology Services Group.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate build and succeed as part of a high-performing team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and a passion for growing businessesboth ours and our clients.
This role requires a strong foundation in technology delivery and risk management achieved through experience in designing developing and/or delivering technology-enabled business solutions as well as assessing and mitigating technology risks. The ideal candidate will combine technical delivery expertise with a consulting mindset enabling them to engage senior stakeholders support cross-functional teams and deliver security-focused initiatives.
About Us
Optimus SBR is a leading management consulting firm and award-winning workplace where we help organizations get done what isnt.
Our team of committed consultants takes swift action to deliver innovative impactful results. As the largest independently owned Canadian management consulting firm we are a place where people and culture come first. Our success is driven by attracting individuals who are insatiably Curious Entrepreneurial Thinkers Authentic and Bold.
Our Awards and Recognitions:
Best Workplaces in Canada National List 2026
Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team 2026
Best Workplaces for Young Talent 2026
Best Workplaces for Women 2026
Best Workplaces in Professional Services 2025
Globe and Mail Canadas Top Growing Companies 2025
Waterstone Human Capital - Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2025
Culture is Everything. Period.
Thats why weve been consistently rated one of the best places to work in North America and are one of the fastest growing. As a firm that was built on culture we value our people and their growth. Each of us embody the entrepreneurial spirit and have something unique to contribute to the fabric of our organization. From employee-championed committees to celebratory events and learning paths these are just a few of the ways we cultivate a positive and engaging work environment.
Whats in It for You
Growth Opportunities: Build your career through challenging impactful projects and continuous learning.
Diverse Workplace: Collaborate with a team of professionals from unique backgrounds fostering innovation.
Flexibility and Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your work and drive meaningful results.
Leadership Development: Develop your skills through mentorship and career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Technology Advisory & Delivery
Support project scoping approach design work planning team structure and effort and timeline estimation.
Deliver technology risk and advisory engagements within agreed scope timelines budgets and quality expectations.
Facilitate client meetings and develop clear reports presentations recommendations and other deliverables.
Identify manage and escalate project risks issues dependencies and resource constraints.
Technology Risk
Support a range of technology risk cybersecurity regulatory governance and controls advisory engagements.
Identify and assess technology risks and evaluate the effectiveness of associated governance processes and controls.
Apply recognized risk and control frameworks to assess client environments and develop practical recommendations.
Review policies standards procedures risk assessments and control documentation for completeness consistency and alignment.
Support regulatory and industry-standard assessments including evaluating whether relevant risks and requirements are appropriately addressed.
Identify opportunities to strengthen standardize rationalize or automate risk and control activities.
Demonstrate an understanding of control design and operating effectiveness including control objectives testing approaches evidence requirements and documentation of conclusions.
Support control assessment and testing activities across IT general controls application controls business controls and technology-dependent controls.
Leadership & Practice Development
Provide day-to-day direction coaching and mentoring of junior team members.
Lead cross-functional teams and drive security initiatives to completion.
Contribute to business development client delivery and practice growth.
Support employee growth through Optimus SBRs Career Development Program (CDP).
Qualifications:
Required:
6 years of experience in technology risk IT audit cybersecurity control testing regulatory compliance or advisory consulting.
Strong understanding of IT and business controls including experience assessing control design or operating effectiveness.
Experience reviewing policies procedures risks and controls and identifying gaps or standardization opportunities.
Knowledge of frameworks such as COSO COBIT NIST CSF or ISO 27001.
Strong analytical project-management communication and client-engagement skills.
Ability to coordinate workstreams and provide direction and quality review to junior resources.
University degree in business accounting technology cybersecurity or a related discipline.
Nice to Have:
Certifications: CPA CRISC CISSP CISA CISM.
Understanding of Canadian and US regulators (OSFI OCC FRB).
Experience with SOC and SOX reporting.
Previous experience in a 1LoD or 2LoD role.
Experience with control rationalization regulatory mapping procedure development or identifying automation opportunities.
Familiarity with GRC analytics and automation tools.
Big 4 or consulting firm background.
Interview recording & AI notetakers
During the interview process we may use transcription or AI notetaking tools. To protect privacy legal compliance and interviewer/candidate experience the use of these tools is not permitted without your prior consent. We will ask for your consent and if you wish to decline handwritten notes are welcome.
Compensation: Salary range is $00 CAD
Salary ranges are designed to be competitive. Individual compensation is determined by skills qualifications and experience and is subject to negotiation and subject to the candidate meeting the specific requirements or the role. Exceptional candidates may be considered above the top of the range and pay can increase quickly for those who make a big impact in the role.
A Taste of Some of the Great Benefits at Optimus
Financial
Annual Bonus
Retirement savings through our Group RRSP program
Company equity for Managers and above
Maternity and Parental Leave with top up compensation
Flexibility
Work in a Hybrid model (when client projects permit)
12 Optimus Days paid
Health
Top-tier health benefits
Life & disability insurance
Health Spending Dollars
So whats next
At Optimus SBR were all about creating a space where everyone belongs and can thrive. Were committed to diversity and inclusion welcoming people from all backgrounds. Were proud to back missions like the BlackNorth Initiative to drive real change. Lets build something meaningful together where your voice matters and fearless ideas can shine.
Accommodation
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations to remove barriers and fully participate in the interview processsuch as accessible meeting rooms or captioning for virtual interviewsplease let us know. Your needs will be met with respect and confidentiality. We look forward to connecting with you!
Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy within our organization.
Submit your application with your resume today! While we appreciate all applications only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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