Chief Information Security Officer

Government Of Saskatchewan; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Saskatchewan seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to drive the province's health information security strategy. This role involves collaboration with clinical leaders and IT architects to ensure secure innovation in healthcare. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of information security, and experience with security frameworks. Join a dynamic team committed to transforming healthcare technology in Saskatchewan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Physical wellness flex benefits

Comprehensive benefits including pension

Paid vacation and various leaves

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and influencing skills required.
• Experience with risk governance and security frameworks.
• Ability to align security investments with organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead Saskatchewan’s health information security strategy.
• Partner with clinical leaders and IT architects.
• Guide digital health advancements and manage AI risks.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Collaboration

Information Security

Political Savvy

Education

CISSP

CISM

CISA

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Job description

Job Description - Chief Information Security Officer (INF004971)

Chief Information Security Officer - INF004971

Employment Type : Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

Location(s): SK

Salary Range : Salary will be commensurate with experience

Lead with purpose, collaborate with impact. Enable secure innovation across Saskatchewan's health system.

Are you a strategic, collaborative leader with deep experience in IT security and a strong presence at the executive level? eHealth Saskatchewan is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the province's health information security strategy, shaping policy and governance to enable secure innovation and transformational change.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll take the lead on keeping Saskatchewan’s provincial health system secure—from cyber threats to real-world risks. This role involves more than managing systems and protocols; it’s about shaping the future of healthcare by ensuring innovation and security go hand in hand.

You will partner with clinical leaders, IT architects, and policy makers to break down silos, ensuring security as an enabler for patient-focused innovation.

As the strategic leader for eHealth’s approach to IT and physical security, risk, and disaster recovery, you will guide Saskatchewan in digital health advancements, especially with emerging technologies like AI. You’ll work across teams, promote collaboration, and build partnerships to ensure security supports progress. You will also steward approaches to AI risk governance, cloud-native security, and privacy by design to keep Saskatchewan ahead of evolving threats.

What You'll Bring:

• Executive presence with strong leadership and influencing skills
• Proven ability to assess risk appetite and guide strategic decisions
• A collaborative approach fostering trust and alignment
• Political and organizational savvy in the public sector
• Deep knowledge of information security, with credentials such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
• Expertise in security frameworks like ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF
• Experience leading cross-functional security councils or risk committees
• Success in aligning security investments with organizational strategy and ROI
• Understanding of identity management, healthcare system integration, and public-sector governance
• Experience working with boards and executive leadership

This senior leadership role requires a technically skilled, big-picture thinker who is a trusted advisor, capable of connecting with diverse stakeholders and inspiring confidence. Your leadership will help build a future where innovation is secure, digital health is trusted, and Saskatchewan leads in digital health.

About eHealth Saskatchewan

Join us and be part of a dynamic team revolutionizing health care technology! With over 800 employees across 20 communities, we support IT infrastructure in 433 healthcare locations, ensuring seamless information-sharing and effective patient care. Our partners include the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, and private healthcare providers. We also manage Vital Statistics, health card services, and MySaskHealthRecord, a leading tool for secure online health information access.

As leaders in digital health innovation, we transform healthcare through connected systems and advancing technology. We foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and open dialogue. Our goal is to position Saskatchewan as a leader in digital health transformation, reshaping healthcare for the future.

We Offer:

• A dynamic work environment with opportunities to innovate
• Competitive salary
• Physical wellness flex benefits
• Comprehensive benefits, including pension
• Paid vacation, scheduled days off, and various leaves (maternity/paternity/adoption/family/personal leave, sick leave)

If you’re a visionary security leader eager to shape the future of cybersecurity, we want to hear from you.

Location: Open to Saskatchewan & Canada

Anticipated Start Date: September 2025

Number of Openings: 1

Position: Full Time - Permanent

We are committed to workplace diversity.