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.

📌 Chief Information Security Officer Cybersecurity (Winnipeg)
🏢 Blood
📍 Winnipeg