Job ID: R2000564618   Job Description: Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.  Loblaw Technology and Analytics power some of Canada s most game-changing retail solutions. We connect Canadians to things that matter most. Food, health, beauty, money, and time. Curiosity drives us as we solve complex problems at pace and lay foundation for a secure organization today while influencing a better future for our customers tomorrow. Join us and work alongside some of Canada s most diverse and talented innovators supporting retail, digital customer solutions and analytical platforms. The Impact You'll Make: Senior Specialist, Application Security, Brampton, ON (1 Year Contract)As a Senior Specialist, Application Security with a focus on AI/ML, you will lead security initiatives to safeguard our applications and systems. Your work will shape how we integrate AI-driven solutions into security, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats while collaborating with cross-functional teams.  What You ll Do: Assist with SAST, DAST, SCA & IaC,  initiatives to ensure comprehensive application security. Drive AI/ML integration into security processes, leveraging automation for threat detection and mitigation. Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and manage API security across web applications and services. Stay current with CVEs and security trends, providing proactive solutions to emerging risks. Collaborate with business stakeholders to communicate security findings and mitigate risks effectively.  What You Bring: Expertise in Application Security, and secret scanning tools within secure development pipelines. Strong understanding of AI/ML models and their application in enhancing security automation and threat detection. Proven experience in penetration testing, API security, and vulnerability management (OWASP Top 10). Proficiency in scripting (Python preferred) for security automation and tool integration. Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders on security issues. Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars Environment, Sourcing and Community and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada s Top Employers, Canada s Best Diversity Employers, Canada s Greenest Employers & Canada s Top Employers for Young People. If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.    Please Note:Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.