Lead cybersecurity strategy for Canadian Blood Services as Chief Information Security Officer, guiding governance, risk management, and security operations nationally. This temporary full time executive role reports to the Vice-President, Digital Solutions & Technology. You will advise senior leadership and the Board, lead cybersecurity professionals, and translate complex risks into practical priorities. The mandate includes enterprise resilience, transformation, and mission-critical service continuity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, and security operations
- Advise senior leadership and the Board on security risks
- Enhance OT and IoT security strategy, standards, and governance
- Deliver risk-based cybersecurity maturity roadmaps and measurable remediation
- Build collaboration across operational, engineering, privacy, and business teams
Requirements:
- At least 10 years of progressive cybersecurity experience
- Proven CISO or equivalent cybersecurity executive leadership
- Understanding of Canadian privacy and cybersecurity requirements
- Experience applying NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
- Bachelor’s degree and CISSP, CISM, or comparable certification preferred Shape enterprise security, OT and IoT governance, and resilience as Canadian Blood Services’ senior cybersecurity leader.