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**Senior Advisor for Defence and Security** Lead EY's defence & security sector, advising clients, driving market presence, and building strategic relationships. Key responsibilities: Serve as defence SME, lead account strategy, develop thought leadership, and support delivery teams. Required: High-ranking DND/CAF/NATO experience, strategic advisory background, and strong communication skills. Flexible, supportive work environment with extensive benefits.
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Full Job Description
At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence.
Well 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 EYs presence across Canadas 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 EYs 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.
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