Senior Advisor for Defence and Security

Senior Advisor for Defence and Security

Location: Ottawa

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: Jun 5, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID: 1716043

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

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Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were 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.

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