About Us:
Established over 30 years ago, Medcan is a global leader in assessing clients' overall well-being and inspiring them to live well. Medcan has a comprehensive range of diagnostic assessments, which, in combination with innovative programs tailored to specific needs, are designed to successfully reach improved health outcomes.
Over 80 physicians and specialists, alongside a broad roster of complementary health care disciplines, provide health and lifestyle management services on site and by video consult for individuals, families and organizations. Our team of 700+ staff see clients virtually and physically from our downtown Toronto and Oakville clinics.
The Role:
As a part of the IT & Cyber Security team, the Cyber Security Intern will be working closely with this team, as well as cross functional teams such as Coporate Services, Finance and Technology. The main projects for this position will center around reviewing current security policies and alignment with NIST, as well as participate in the Security Risk registration.
This is a summer internship opportunity which will run from May to August. The role will work directly with a product manager and have the opportunity to be part of a corporate environment, be an active participant in a designated project, and be a member of a highly collaborate team.
The Accountabilities:
- Assist with security incident investigation, escalation and remediation
- Participate in security testing, reporting and analysis from start to end
- Participate in Cloud Security Posture Assessment
- Support cybersecurity and vulnerability assessment program
- Participate in reviewing current Security Policies and alignment with NIST
- Participate in PCI and Canada Cybersecure certificate audit and compliance
- Leverage knowledge in multiple security disciplines, such as Windows, databases, data loss prevention (DLP), endpoint controls, network security etc.
- Provide support, and responses to external and internal audits
- Participate in reviewing current Security Policies and alignment with NIST
- Participate in the Security Risk register project
The Requirements:
- Current student in 2nd or 3rd year at a post-secondary institution
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or similar course is required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Highly technical and comfortable with encrypting data, designing anti-hacker software, troubleshooting information systems, and backing up data
- Strong time management and able to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Self-sufficient individual with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams
- Eager to learn and contribute
This is a summer internship opportunity from May to August. You will work 5 days/week between Monday to Friday during regular business hours. The incumbent must be able to work at 150 York St part-time, with the opportunity for occasional work-from-home.
Our Benefits:
Medcan’s philosophy of Live Well, For Life applies not only to our clients, but also our valued staff members. We provide paid Wellness Days along with a variety of programs to help our employees manage their mental and physical well-being. We offer special employee rates on fitness sessions, in-house specialty services, and a complimentary membership to our clinic to name a few.
We also have employee perks to continue to help our staff Live Well, For Life. This includes complimentary group fitness sessions as well as an on-site healthy lunch program provided by our own food and catering brand, Nourish. We also provide interactive webinars hosted by our in-house experts
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. No phone calls and no agencies please.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility:
Medcan is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We continuously work to provide a fair opportunity for all staff to participate and succeed at work, creating a sense of belonging, respect and a place that values the unique perspectives and lived experiences of each member of our team. We recognize the value of diversity in attributes such as age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and attractionality, ethnicity, race, colour, nationality, family and marital status, ability, religion and belief, freedom of thought, and any other characteristic that makes you unique. If these principles resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!
If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise your Talent Acquisition Specialist if you require accommodation.
