Senior Advisor for Defence and Security
EY
- Location
- Ottawa, ON, CA, K1P 6B9
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
About this role
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity We are seeking a Senior Advisor for Defence and Security to play a pivotal role in strengthening EY’s presence across Canada’s Government & Public Sector, with a focus on the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This is a senior, market-facing role combining account leadership, subject matter expertise, and business development. Your key responsibilities Defence Sector Leadership & Market Presence
Serve as EY’s client- and public-facing SME on defence and the CAF Act as a trusted advisor on defence priorities and transformation Represent EY externally through media, conferences, and events Lead development of defence-focused thought leadership Active contributor to our global defence and security ecosystem
Account Leadership & Client Relationships
Build deep knowledge of defence clients and priorities Strengthen senior stakeholder relationships Identify opportunities to bring EY solutions Support account strategy and growth Work as a collaborative leader to support cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Market engagement & Client Value Creation
Shape and help deliver distinctive value propositions to help advance client priorities Work across multidisciplinary teams Support delivery teams with defence expertise Enhance engagement quality and impact Provide strategic insight throughout lifecycle
Skills and attributes for success What we look for
High ranking experience with DND/CAF/NATO Experience as a strategic advisor Developing and publishing thought leadership Strong executive presence Strong relationship-building, communication, and public speaking skills
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization. What we offer When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:
$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year
Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/personalized-career-development Discover how, when and where you can work at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/flexibility-mobility Learn about our commitment to DE&I at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any accommodations you may need. Diversity and Inclusion at EY Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced