Director and Chief Information Security Officer

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare seeks a Director & Chief Information Security Officer to drive digital transformation initiatives, ensure cybersecurity, and manage technology investments. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in IT leadership within the healthcare sector, along with a commitment to fostering diversity and innovative technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT leadership experience required.
• Experience in a 24x7x365 mission-critical, high-pressure environment.
• Strong experience presenting to executive committees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive technical roadmaps.
• Lead a team of approximately 40 FTEs.
• Implement zero-trust security and risk management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Digital Transformation

Risk Management

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Certifications such as CISSP, TOGAF, CHCIO, or CISM

Job description

Position Title : Director & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Reports to : Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO)

Department : Digital Health & Technology

Purpose of the Position

The Director & CISO drives Halton Healthcare’s digital transformation, ensuring modern, scalable technology solutions align with strategic priorities. This role ensures the organization’s infrastructure, security, and operational capabilities align with theorganizational strategyandDigital Health & Technology Roadmap, while embodying its four core principles : Make IT Easy,Healthcare Anywhere,Digitally Empower Patients and Teams, andRedesign IT for the Next Digital Horizon. The Director & CISO plays a key role in advancing theOne Halton Healthcarevision by enabling seamless, patient-centered care through modern, scalable technology solutions.

Leading a team of approximately40 FTEs, the Director & CISO overseesinfrastructure, cybersecurity, and Biomedical Engineeringto ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems, ensuring the safe, effective management of medical devices and healthcare systems. The role also provides strategic oversight oftechnology-related capital planning and budgeting, supporting sustainable investments acrossnetwork, telephony, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and biomedical engineering.

Key Objectives

• Infrastructure & Service Modernization : Modernize enterprise architecture and technology services, ensuring resilience and adaptability.
• Security & Resilience : Implement zero-trust security and risk management strategies to protect critical healthcare services and ensure continuity.
• Strategic Leadership : Translate organizational and digital strategy into technology roadmapsthat enhance system performance and care delivery.
• Enable the One Halton Healthcare Vision : Build and maintain a scalable infrastructure that supports connected care, enhances patient access, and improves clinician workflows.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : Champion an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and equitable access to technology.

All technical decisions and initiatives must advance the Digital Health & Technology Roadmap's core principles :

• Make IT Easy : Design intuitive, automated systems that reduce complexity and enable staff to focus on patient care
• Healthcare Anywhere : Build secure, reliable infrastructure that enables care delivery in any setting
• Digitally Empower Patients and Teams : Implement security and infrastructure that unlocks capabilities while protecting privacy
• Redesign IT for the Next Digital Horizon : Architect modern platforms that enable future innovation

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership (40%)

• Develop and execute comprehensive technical roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities.
• Direct enterprise architects in designing scalable, secure systems that enable digital transformation.
• Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to advance innovation and technology adoption.
• Overseetechnology-related capital planning and budgeting, ensuring long-term sustainability and cost-effective investments.
• Lead a team of approximately40 FTEs, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.
• Provide strategic direction forBiomedical Engineering, ensuring medical devices align with the digital health ecosystem and integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems.

Technical Leadership and Engagement (25%)

• Mentor and develop next-generation technology leaders.
• Lead high-performing teams in infrastructure, security, and service delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with clinical and operational stakeholders to align technology with patient care.
• Lead and contribute to regional partnerships shaping the future of digital health in Ontario.
• Collaborate with hospitals, health service providers, andConnected Care Halton Ontario Health Teamto advance interoperability.

Cybersecurity and Risk Management (20%)

• Lead the organization's transition toward zero-trust security principles, establishing the foundation for a more resilient security posture.
• Lead risk management efforts, ensuring compliance withPHIPA, ISO-27001, NIST, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity plans, conducting regular readiness exercises.
• Align cybersecurity policies and response strategies with provincial and regional partners.

Technology Operations (15%)

• Ensure reliable delivery of enterprise IT infrastructure and cybersecurity services.
• ImplementITIL best practicesto optimize service management and enhance system performance.
• Drive automation and self-service capabilities to improve operational efficiency.
• Define key metrics to monitor and resolve technology challenges proactively.

Key Partnerships

• Director, Digital Health : Ensure robust infrastructure to support clinical systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and patient engagement solutions.
• Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) : Secure and optimize clinical information systems to enhance privacy, security, and usability.
• Director, Professional Practice & Chief Practice Information Officer (CPIO) : Align professional practice standards with technology solutions that drive clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Certifications such asCISSP, TOGAF, CHCIO, or CISMare highly desirable.

Experience

• Required : Experience in a24x7x365 mission-critical, high-pressure environment.
• Preferred : Experience inhealthcare technology operations.
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience, with expertise inenterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and technology operations.
• Proven leadership in digital transformation and technology modernization.
• Strong experiencepresenting to executive committees, working groups, and hospital board members.
• Demonstrated commitment tofostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology leadership and solution design.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment, with the flexibility to work remotely up totwo days per week.
• Increased on-site presence expected during the first three monthsto build relationships, engage stakeholders, and gain a deep understanding of the organization’s technology ecosystem.
• On-call responsibilitiesareescalation-level only, requiring engagement when a leadership decision or action is required.

Additional Information

Hours : Monday to Friday, hours per week; Hours are subject to change based on operational needs

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