Job Description
Administrative Assistant-Cybersecurity & Privacy Department
Exempt Level 1: $57,668- $70,375
Vision
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 87,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.
We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.
With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking an eleven-month (11) temporary position (possibility for an extension) for an Administrative Assistant-Cybersecurity & Privacy Department within the ICT department.
Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.
All interested applicants are welcome to apply. We are an inclusive employer.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Reporting to and under the direction of the Assist Senior Manager, Privacy Compliance & Risk Management, this position will work within the ICT Services Division and is responsible for supporting privacy, compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity initiatives.
Provide the following tasks under the direction of the Assistant Senior Manager, Privacy Compliance & Risk Management:
Assist in the maintenance of Privacy and Security Awareness Training program
Assist in the administration of TCDSB Freedom of Information request response
Assist in the administration of software review process
Participate in the security alert monitoring, triaging and analysis of security events/incidents
Provide support in response to security events and escalate security incidents to lead analysts as required
Collaborate in performing vulnerability scans and follow-up with staff to ensure patches are installed in a timely manner
Aid in monitoring, notification and remediation of cyber advisories and threat intelligence
Assist in the creation of system reports
Provide support with follow-up and remediation with respect to compromised accounts and vulnerable users
Perform other duties as assigned or required
REQUIREMENTS:
Two-year College Diploma in cybersecurity or related field
Minimum one(1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Relevant privacy, cybersecurity, and/or risk management certifications are an asset
Demonstrated understanding of security and privacy legal and regulatory requirements
Willing to learn and support the administration of comprehensive privacy, risk management and cybersecurity frameworks, and technologies, firewall technologies, endpoint protection, email security, web gateways, identity and access management, authentication (MFA), vulnerability management, penetration testing and threat hunting, data-loss prevention, encryption, networking concepts, and technology solutions
Demonstrated excellent communication and administrative skills with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
Note: Training, shadowing, or structured onboarding will be provided
Who We Are
Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning – in every way – and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and make TCDSB a leader in public education.
We strongly support the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, by fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and women. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities.
This information will be kept confidential.
The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.
All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than April 7, 2026 via Apply to Education.
We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Exempt Level 1: $57,668- $70,375
Vision
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 87,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.
We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.
With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking an eleven-month (11) temporary position (possibility for an extension) for an Administrative Assistant-Cybersecurity & Privacy Department within the ICT department.
Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.
All interested applicants are welcome to apply. We are an inclusive employer.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Reporting to and under the direction of the Assist Senior Manager, Privacy Compliance & Risk Management, this position will work within the ICT Services Division and is responsible for supporting privacy, compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity initiatives.
Provide the following tasks under the direction of the Assistant Senior Manager, Privacy Compliance & Risk Management:
Assist in the maintenance of Privacy and Security Awareness Training program
Assist in the administration of TCDSB Freedom of Information request response
Assist in the administration of software review process
Participate in the security alert monitoring, triaging and analysis of security events/incidents
Provide support in response to security events and escalate security incidents to lead analysts as required
Collaborate in performing vulnerability scans and follow-up with staff to ensure patches are installed in a timely manner
Aid in monitoring, notification and remediation of cyber advisories and threat intelligence
Assist in the creation of system reports
Provide support with follow-up and remediation with respect to compromised accounts and vulnerable users
Perform other duties as assigned or required
REQUIREMENTS:
Two-year College Diploma in cybersecurity or related field
Minimum one(1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Relevant privacy, cybersecurity, and/or risk management certifications are an asset
Demonstrated understanding of security and privacy legal and regulatory requirements
Willing to learn and support the administration of comprehensive privacy, risk management and cybersecurity frameworks, and technologies, firewall technologies, endpoint protection, email security, web gateways, identity and access management, authentication (MFA), vulnerability management, penetration testing and threat hunting, data-loss prevention, encryption, networking concepts, and technology solutions
Demonstrated excellent communication and administrative skills with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
Note: Training, shadowing, or structured onboarding will be provided
Who We Are
Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning – in every way – and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and make TCDSB a leader in public education.
We strongly support the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, by fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and women. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities.
This information will be kept confidential.
The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.
All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than April 7, 2026 via Apply to Education.
We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Follow us on our page for the latest posts, jobs, and so much more.
#TCDSBcareers
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