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canada-government-cyber-careers.lst
Canadian government cyber and network-security career starting points, with official links. This is a practical learner-facing guide focused on organizations with named cyber pathways and core federal cyber missions.
Note: Public Safety Canada notes that nearly all federal departments have a need for cyber security professionals. Teams, mandates, and hiring pages can change, so always verify on the official site and GC Jobs.
These entries are organized for learners: who the organization is, why it matters for cyber/network security careers, and where to find official role postings or career streams.
Federal cyber careers overview and coordination/policy pathways
Good starting point for discovering Government of Canada cyber roles and understanding how federal cyber missions are distributed.
Canada's technical and operational cyber security lead (Cyber Centre is part of CSE)
Core destination for technical cyber defence, cyber security operations, incident response support, and national-level cyber expertise.
National security intelligence organization with cyber-related operations and IT security roles
Includes cyber operations, security analysis, and technical roles supporting national security investigations.
National police service with cybercrime investigation and cyber-related IM/IT security roles
Important path for cybercrime investigations, digital evidence work, and national coordination via specialized units.
Government of Canada enterprise IT infrastructure and infrastructure security operations
Strong fit for network security and cyber operations learners because SSC runs large-scale infrastructure, perimeter security, remote access, and incident services.
Large federal employer with IT security and cyber defence teams protecting sensitive systems and tax data
Relevant for defenders interested in enterprise-scale security operations, integrity, governance, and secure service delivery.
Military and defence cyber operations, signals, and cyber operator pathways
Relevant for learners interested in defence-focused cyber careers, operations, and communications/security disciplines.
Central hiring portal for federal public service roles and student programs
Use this to find cyber, IT security, network, and analyst roles across departments not individually listed here.
If you are early in your career, use student programs and junior analyst / IT security roles to build operational experience. Government roles may vary by department and clearance requirements, so apply broadly and keep improving your fundamentals.
open fswep Federal Student Work Experience Program (official)