Role Description This is a newly created role at Habitat Learn for someone early in their career who is eager to take ownership, learn quickly, and grow within a fast-moving EdTech company. As our first dedicated Security & Compliance Associate, you will support and help strengthen our security and compliance program across multiple frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HECVAT, and Texas RAMP. You will not be working alone. We are currently engaged with the Humber Polytechnic Digital Tech Hub for a cybersecurity assessment, followed by ongoing advisory support. This provides a structured foundation, external expertise, and a clear remediation roadmap. Your role will be to help operationalize and execute this roadmap internally. You will work closely with the VP of Engineering and engineering leadership to ensure security and compliance requirements are embedded into day-to-day product and infrastructure operations. What You’ll Do - Compliance & Documentation - Support ongoing compliance activities across SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HECVAT, and TX-RAMP - Collect, organize, and maintain audit evidence and security documentation - Help draft and maintain security policies, procedures, and internal standards - Complete security questionnaires and HECVAT submissions for institutional procurement - Maintain a compliance tracker and support audit readiness activities - Cybersecurity Assessment Follow-Through - Review findings from the Humber Digital Tech Hub cybersecurity assessment - Track remediation tasks and help coordinate follow-up with engineering and leadership - Support updates to the risk register and documentation of control gaps and resolutions - Act as an internal coordinator for progress tracking and reporting - Security Operations Support - Support user access controls, provisioning, and offboarding processes - Assist with vendor security reviews and BAA tracking - Help coordinate internal security awareness and training activities - Support Apple device management processes (MDM, Apple Business Manager) - Stakeholder Support - Support responses to customer security reviews and procurement due diligence requests - Assist in preparing compliance and security status updates for leadership - Stay informed on relevant privacy and data protection regulations (FERPA, PIPEDA, etc.) Qualifications - Recent graduate (within 1–2 years) of a diploma or degree in Cybersecurity, Protection & Security Investigation, IT Security, Network Security, or a related field - Ontario institutions such as Humber Polytechnic, Seneca Polytechnic, George Brown College, or equivalent programs are strongly welcomed - Coursework in cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, or privacy law is an asset Requirements - Strong attention to detail and highly organized approach to documentation - Clear written communication skills (policy writing and institutional responses are key parts of the role) - Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment - Curious about security and privacy, with an interest in understanding underlying systems (not just processes) - Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay structured in a startup setting Nice to Have - Exposure to frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, or similar - Familiarity with Apple device management or enterprise IT environments - Entry-level certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC) - Experience with tools such as Vanta, Drata, Notion, or Jira - Prior co-op, internship, or volunteer experience in IT, security, or compliance Benefits - A meaningful first role with real ownership (not an internship-style support role) - Direct mentorship from the VP of Engineering and exposure to company leadership - Structured guidance through the Humber Digital Tech Hub cybersecurity assessment - Hands-on experience across multiple enterprise compliance frameworks - Exposure to real institutional procurement and security processes - A mission-driven product supporting accessibility in education - Remote Employment - Health Benefits

• Own and manage the organization's compliance program, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness, certification, and ongoing maintenance. • Develop and execute a compliance roadmap aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and organizational risk appetite. • Lead internal and external audits by coordinating evidence collection, managing auditor relationships, and driving timely remediation of findings. • Monitor changes in regulatory and industry frameworks, assessing their impact on the organization's compliance program. • Own the enterprise risk management process, including risk identification, assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing monitoring. • Conduct periodic risk assessments and partner with stakeholders to identify control gaps and prioritize remediation activities. • Develop and present compliance metrics, risk dashboards, and executive reports for senior leadership. • Design, document, and improve internal controls aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other applicable frameworks. • Lead control testing, including evidence collection, effectiveness validation, remediation tracking, and continuous improvement. • Expand and mature the organization's common controls framework to support evolving compliance requirements. • Administer and optimize compliance automation platforms, improving workflow efficiency and reducing manual effort. • Perform User Access Reviews (UARs) and support continuous compliance monitoring through automation and reporting. • Partner with Engineering, Security, Product, Legal, HR, and Operations to integrate compliance into business processes and product development. • Develop training, playbooks, and self-service resources that empower teams to meet compliance requirements efficiently. • Manage multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously while ensuring projects remain on schedule and stakeholders stay informed.

• Lead and manage the organization's compliance program across multiple business functions. • Monitor federal, state, and local regulatory changes and implement necessary policy and procedural updates. • Ensure compliance with Fair Housing, affordable housing, privacy, AML/KYC, licensing, and other applicable regulations. • Oversee compliance for affordable housing programs including LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, and other federal, state, and local housing programs. • Conduct compliance audits, tenant file reviews, documentation reviews, and internal control assessments. • Prepare properties for agency inspections and coordinate responses to audit findings. • Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, and record retention standards. • Design and deliver compliance training for corporate teams, property managers, and on-site staff. • Support acquisitions, financing, investor activities, and due diligence by reviewing documentation for regulatory compliance. • Prepare reports and compliance documentation for executive leadership, investors, government agencies, and external auditors. • Partner with Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Asset Management, Property Management, and Operations to promote a culture of compliance. • Serve as a trusted resource by providing guidance on compliance-related questions and helping resolve regulatory issues.

• Responsible for the day-to-day activities and delivery of Global Regulatory Affairs support services. • Role will include management of clinical trial applications to Competent Authorities, Ethics Committees and Regulatory Agencies. • Research, review and report on applicable global regulations and requirements. • Develop stakeholder tools and process/document regulatory risk assessments. • Provide support, expertise and represent the unit with other functional units, sponsors, researchers and/or regulatory authorities. • Ensure high quality, timely service delivery processes are maintained in accordance with corporate, industry and regulatory standards and guidelines. • May be required to coach peers and/or provide input for staff performance reviews.