Location:Hybrid – Maple or Innisfil, Ontario, CanadaReports to:VP, Business Systems & ITSalary Range:$125,000–$155,000 CAD (commensurate with experience)Role SummaryWe are seeking a Security, Data Governance & AI Enablement Lead to strengthen information security, access governance, and data foundations across the organization, while enabling the responsible use of AI technologies. This role is designed for a senior, hands‑on skilled who can operate autonomously, partner effectively with managed service providers (MSPs), and balance security controls with business practicality in a growing, regulated manufacturing environment. This is a lead individual contributor role, with significant influence over standards, priorities, and execution.Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity & Access GovernanceDesign, document, and implement role based access models across business applications and SaaS platformsLead organization wide access reviews and clean up initiatives, enforcing least privilege principlesOwn ongoing access governance, including periodic reviews and exception handlingImprove Joiner–Mover–Leaver processes to ensure access is complete, timely, and auditableData Governance & Microsoft 365Establish practical data classification and sensitivity standards aligned to business needsDesign and roll out governance controls for SharePoint Online, Teams,



and OneDriveReduce data sprawl and improve information findability and trustPartner with business teams to clarify where and how information should be stored and sharedProvide guidance and training to improve day to day data handling practicesSecurity Program Ownership & Vendor CoordinationAct as the internal owner for information security governanceCoordinate and govern security services delivered by the MSP and other vendorsSupport customer cybersecurity questionnaires and assessmentsDrive steady, pragmatic security maturity aligned with NIST CSF / ISO 27001 principles, without heavy audit overheadAI EnablementPrepare data foundations required to safely support Copilot and other AI toolsIdentify and prioritize practical AI use cases that deliver business valueEnsure AI adoption aligns with established security and data governance standardsFocus on enablement and readiness rather than model development or data science.Technical Enablement & IT SupportAct as an internal technical resource to support business users and answer day-to-day technology questionsProvide occasional hands‑on support for select end‑user issues (e.G., hardware, peripherals, connectivity), without being the primary help desk functionAssist with hardware setup, deployment, and lifecycle activities in coordination with IT leadership and MSP partnersIdentify opportunities to improve business processes through technology and implement practical solutions using existing platformsDesign and develop lightweight solutions such as reports, workflows,



and applications (e.G., Power Apps, SharePoint, Fusion Manage configurations)Contribute to continuous improvement of internal tools, reporting, and system usageRequired Experience & Skills5–10+ years experience in IT security, identity/access governance, or data governanceStrong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, SharePoint Online, Teams)Demonstrated experience designing access models across multiple systemsExperience working with managed service providers and external security vendorsPractical understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001 concepts)Ability to influence without authority and navigate resistance to changeNice to HaveExperience in manufacturing, engineering, or regulated industriesFamiliarity with Microsoft Purview, sensitivity labels, or DLP conceptsExposure to AI readiness initiatives and AI deploymentsExperience simplifying complex permission or data environmentsExperience with Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint solution developmentWhat Success Looks LikeClear, documented access roles with minimal exceptionsClean, governed SharePoint environments that users trust and can find information inImproved outcomes on customer cybersecurity reviewsData foundations ready to support AI safely and effectivelyStrong internal credibility as a trusted technical leaderWhy This Role MattersIncreasing customer cybersecurity expectationsOrganizational growth and site expansionResponsible adoption of AI technologiesReducing operational risk without slowing the business#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Security, Data Governance & Ai Enablement Lead - C$125,000 - C$155,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Northern Transformer
📍 Winnipeg