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About the Role
Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to provide executive leadership for cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, security operations, and transformation. This role is crucial for strengthening enterprise security and advancing organizational resilience in support of the organization's mission.
Responsibilities
- Provides executive leadership for cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, security operations and transformation.
- Advises senior leadership and the Board on cybersecurity matters.
- Leads a skilled team of cybersecurity professionals.
- Translates complex security risks into clear priorities and practical action.
- Enhances the existing OT/IoT security strategy, governance framework, standards, and risk-management program.
- Works collaboratively across various teams to embed robust security behaviors.
- Balances cybersecurity requirements with safety, reliability, regulatory obligations, and operational continuity.
- Shapes and delivers a risk-based cybersecurity maturity roadmap.
- Establishes accountable ownership of security initiatives.
- Demonstrates measurable progress in remediation through strong enterprise governance and reporting.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of progressive cybersecurity and information security experience.
- Proven leadership as a CISO or equivalent cybersecurity executive.
- Demonstrable understanding of Canadian privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
- Ability to apply recognized frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls.
- Experience building sustainable capabilities and supporting structured knowledge transfer in areas such as artificial intelligence, identity and access management; privileged access controls; network segmentation; cloud and Microsoft 365 security; incident response; and vendor risk management.
- Influential communicator and trusted advisor who builds credibility with executives, Boards, technical teams and business leaders.
- Demonstrates integrity, collaboration, sound risk-based decision-making, and the ability to lead change under pressure.
- Demonstrable experience leading security improvement and remediation in other complex, highly regulated environments.
Skills
- Cybersecurity strategy
- Governance
- Risk management
- Security operations
- Transformation
- OT/IoT security
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- IEC 62443
- NIST CSF
- ISO 27001
- CIS Controls
- Artificial intelligence
- Identity and access management
- Privileged access controls
- Network segmentation
- Cloud security
- Microsoft 365 security
- Incident response
- Vendor risk management
Location
- Ottawa
- Brampton
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Temporary full-time
- Term contract
Experience Level
- 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity and information security experience
- Proven leadership as a CISO or equivalent cybersecurity executive
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)
- CISSP, CISM or a comparable certification (preferred)
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered
Salary/Compensations
- $152,500 - $197,340
- Annual performance incentive of up to 12%
Benefits
- Additional recruitment incentives may be offered in lieu of pension, benefits and vacation during the contract term.
About the Company
- Canadian Blood Services is an essential part of the country’s network of healthcare systems.
- Together, with donors, recipients, employees, partners and volunteers, Canadian Blood Services is Canada’s Lifeline, providing lifesaving products and services in transfusion and transplantation for Canadian patients, and safeguarding Canada's systems of life essentials in blood, plasma, stem cells, and organs and tissues.
- As a supply chain organization with a national footprint, Canadian Blood Services employs significant and mission-critical Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments to support its biologics manufacturing processes.
Equal Opportunity
- Canadian Blood Services values diversity, equity and inclusion.
- It aims to reflect the diversity of Canadians and exemplify a culture of inclusion where all employees have equitable opportunities to succeed and contribute.