AI Security Assessor

Remote — Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Open to candidates anywhere in Canada)  |  5-Month Contract

Hourly Rate: $70.00 – $76.00 INC per hour

About the Role

Our team is looking for an AI Security Assessor who will be responsible for evaluating and managing security risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, models, integrations, and emerging technologies. This role ensures that AI initiatives follow security-by-design principles, comply with enterprise and regulatory security requirements, and maintain an acceptable risk posture. The Assessor will partner closely with the Security team and collaborate with various teams to drive secure AI adoption.

AI Security Intake & Subject Matter Expertise

• Act as the primary Security SME for AI-related requests, providing expert guidance during intake and early stages of project evaluation

• Conduct triage and initial assessments, including requirements analysis, understanding scope of changes, and gathering relevant technical and business information

• Provide security-by-design consulting, outlining necessary controls, threat considerations, and assessment requirements for AI systems, models, data flows, and integrations

Security Assessments (SARs)

• Perform Security Assessment Reviews (SARs) for AI solutions by analyzing technical and non-technical components such as architectures, application flow, interfaces, data pipelines, and technology

• Identify risks and document security requirements, mitigations, and recommended controls aligned to industry best practices, AI frameworks, and evolving AI threat landscapes

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather required information and align assessment outcomes

• Support NITSO approvals, including coordination for global or enterprise-level requirement validation

Stakeholder & Cross-Team Management

• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders throughout the assessment lifecycle, ensuring clarity on expectations, required actions, and timelines

• Coordinate with penetration testing SMEs to scope and execute AI-relevant testing (e.g., adversarial testing, model robustness validation)

• Provide remediation guidance, including supporting teams to ensure risks are properly addressed and closed according to required timelines

• Support upward communication, presenting medium and high-risk findings to leadership and providing insights for decision-making and risk acceptance

Risk Tracking

• Document identified risks and track them through the risk register

What You Bring

• At least 1 year of expertise in AI risks and trends, well-versed with security risk assessment

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience performing security assessments such as SARs for platform security teams

• Ability to assess AI solutions from a security standpoint

 

Compensation

The hourly rate for this contract position is $70.00 to $76.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy that is currently available to be filled.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Equal Opportunity

emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background, and our hiring process is based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.