Opportunities

At NC-CIPSeR, we believe in building meaningful work and meaningful relationships—and that starts with our volunteers. As the Volunteer Coordinator, you will hold one of the most essential roles at the Centre. Volunteers, co-op students, interns, and field placement participants are the driving force behind much of our work. Without them, our mission would stall. Your leadership will ensure they are not only supported but empowered to thrive.

This role bridges mentorship, education, and impact. You’ll coordinate onboarding, match people to meaningful projects, and maintain the rhythm of a thriving volunteer ecosystem. Working closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Advisory Panel, and project leads, you’ll help build and sustain the community that keeps NC-CIPSeR moving forward. The success of our research, outreach, and innovation depends on the care, coordination, and commitment this position provides.

Go to the job posting: Volunteer Coordinator

In an era where information overload is common, making research findings accessible and understandable is crucial for informed decision-making and effective policy development. Our video communications initiative aims to leverage visual storytelling, concise explanations, and real-world examples to highlight key research insights, emerging threats, and practical recommendations for enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure.

Go to the job posting: Knowledge Translation & Video Communications

In an era marked by increasingly complex and interconnected threats—from climate change to cyber-attacks—a collaborative and localized approach to threat assessment and emergency management is crucial. CANVAS is designed to significantly enhance understanding, precision, relevance, and efficacy of risk assessments, empowering informed decision-making, elevating national security, and ensuring alignment with Canadian standards and regulations.

Go to the job posting: Canvas: Project Coordinator

NC-CIPSeR is building a national research hub for Canada’s most pressing infrastructure protection, security and resilience challenges. We are inviting experienced professionals, academics, policy thinkers, and sector experts to apply for the role of Senior Research Fellow.

This is a formal volunteer appointment for high-level contributors who bring deep knowledge and leadership to key areas within CIP such as intelligence, national security, threat and risk assessment (TRA), threats, hazards, cybersecurity, AI and agentic workflows, governance & standards, climate resilience, civil readiness, and critical infrastructure interdependencies. Senior Research Fellows help shape NC-CIPSeR’s research agenda, mentor junior contributors, and represent the Centre in national or international dialogues.

An important roles that involves the Design and evolution of a forward-looking research strategy that positions NC-CIPSeR at the forefront of innovation in critical infrastructure protection. This includes identifying emerging trends, aligning with national priorities, and ensuring the research agenda attracts top talent, fosters meaningful partnerships, and strengthens the Centre’s ability to secure funding opportunities and long-term support.

Go to the job posting: Senior Research Fellow

The National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security and Resilience (NC-CIPSeR) at Carleton University invites experienced professionals and industry veterans to join our mission as Volunteer Researchers, Analysts & Mentors. This multi-faceted role allows you to make significant contributions to safeguarding Canada’s critical infrastructure while guiding and inspiring the next generation of experts. If you have a rich background in project management, intelligence, data analysis, cybersecurity, emergency management, or threat and risk assessment, and are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and nurture emerging talent, this opportunity is for you.

Go to the job posting: Research Analyst & Mentor

Join the National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security and Resilience (NC-CIPSeR) at Carleton University and contribute to safeguarding Canada’s energy sector. This unique co-op/internship offers you the chance to make a real impact on national security while gaining invaluable experience and skills in a dynamic, supportive environment.  A team comprised of government, industry and academia are joining forces to strategically profile the complex ecosystem of the energy sector through the lens of critical infrastructure protection, security and resilience.

Go to the job posting: Research Analyst – Energy Sector Task Force

The National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security and Resilience (NC-CIPSeR) is leading innovative research into the complex web of critical infrastructure interdependencies (CII)—the hidden connections between sectors that keep our society functioning. This project harnesses the power of large-scale public datasets and enterprise-grade business intelligence tools to assess and visualize these relationships in new, data-driven ways. CII is notoriously difficult to measure due to the intricate and dynamic nature of supply chain relationships—factors like timing, geography, and the relative strength of interconnections all play a role. To address this, the project applies advanced statistical analysis and visualization techniques to extract meaningful insights from massive, real-world datasets. The successful candidates will be working with Tyson Macaulay to help amplify his research while building out a novel and broad research program.

Go to the job posting: Data Visualization & Communications Intern

Pulse & Praxis: The Journal for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security and Resilience is the official journal of NC-CIPSeR, hosted on Carleton University’s Open Journal Systems platform. The Journal Operations Coordinator will play a key role in keeping the journal running smoothly — ensuring submissions, reviews, and publications flow through the system efficiently. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and being at the centre of a growing initiative. Note: This is currently a volunteer position. However, as the journal secures grants and funding opportunities, there may be potential to provide modest stipends to support these roles in the future.

Go to the job posting: Pulse & Praxis Journal: Operations Coordinator

Pulse & Praxis is more than a journal — it’s a platform for knowledge translation and collaboration. The Knowledge Mobilization & Engagement Coordinator will help bring published research to life by creating accessible content, visuals, and multimedia that reach diverse audiences across government, industry, academia, and the public. Note: This is currently a volunteer position. However, as the journal secures grants and funding opportunities, there may be potential to provide modest stipends to support these roles in the future.

Go to the job posting: Pulse & Praxis Journal: Knowledge Translation and Mobilization

Pulse & Praxis: The Journal for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Security, and Resilience is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Editorial and Reviewer Teams. As an emerging, open-access journal hosted on Carleton University’s Open Journal Systems platform, we rely on a network of contributors who bring subject-matter expertise, fresh perspectives, and commitment to scholarly excellence.

Whether you’re interested in shaping the editorial direction of the journal or providing constructive peer reviews, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing publication at the intersection of research, policy, and practice.

Note: This is currently a volunteer position. However, as the journal secures grants and funding opportunities, there may be potential to provide modest stipends to support these roles in the future.

Go to the job posting: Pulse & Praxis Journal: Editorial and Reviewer Team