Partner, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (24 Month Contract)

Air Canada Vacations; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Hybrid work model

Health and dental coverage

Training and development

Job summary

Air Canada Vacations is seeking a Partner, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance to lead security governance across strategic initiatives and to design a structured cybersecurity framework aligned with industry standards (NIST or ISO 27001/27002). You will modernize policies, classify assets, and ensure cyber is embedded in projects from inception.

The role requires 8-12+ years in cybersecurity governance, with CISSP or CISM certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years in Cybersecurity governance / GRC and Risk management / Compliance.
• Certifications required (CISSP and / or CISM).
• CRISC, an asset.
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, an asset.
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework Training Certification, an asset.
• CDMP, an asset.
• Proven experience implementing NIST or ISO frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish security governance structures for strategic programs (Juniper, CRM, CDP).
• Design and implement an enterprise cybersecurity framework based on NIST or ISO controls.
• Modernize cybersecurity policies, classification of assets, and governance across projects.
• Define policy lifecycle and governance model aligning with corporate standards.
• Identify critical systems and ensure data classification drives access controls and retention.
• Lead risk and compliance reviews through project lifecycles and exception processes.
• Define AI governance framework including policies, controls, and monitoring mechanisms.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

GRC

Risk management

Compliance

ISO 27001

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

NIST CSF

AI governance

Tools

Juniper

CRM

CDP

Job description

Who We Are

At Air Canada Vacations, we’re in the business of making dreams travel. That’s why we offer vacation packages, tours, cruises and more tailored to everyone’s individual needs. We like to say we have a vacation for every traveller because we do!

Who We Are

At Air Canada Vacations, we’re in the business of making dreams travel. That’s why we offer vacation packages, tours, cruises and more tailored to everyone’s individual needs. We like to say we have a vacation for every traveller because we do!

If you're someone who's passionate about exploring the world and sharing that enthusiasm with our customers, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

For over 50 years, Air Canada Vacations has been making travel easy, so come and join us in helping fellow Canadians create unforgettable memories wherever they go.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Submit your application by October 12, 2026 to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Job Title: Partner, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance

Department: IT - Operations

Location: YUL

Reporting Manager: Director, IT Operations, Infrastructure and Security

This is a 24-month temporary, onsite positionn.

Reporting to the Director, IT Operations, Infrastructure and Security. The Partner, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance will be responsible for establishing and enforcing cybersecurity governance across strategic transformation initiatives (Juniper, CRM, CDP), while designing and implementing a structured cybersecurity framework for Air Canada Vacations aligned with industry standards (NIST or ISO 27002).

This role will modernize cybersecurity policies, define and classify critical information assets, and ensure that cybersecurity is integrated into all projects and business processes from inception.

What You'll Be Doing

Cybersecurity Governance for Strategic Programs

• Establish security governance structures for Juniper (Reservation System), CRM, CDP
• Implement:
• Security checkpoints and stage gates
• Risk and compliance reviews within project lifecycle
• Ensure alignment with:
• Privacy requirements (PIA, data retention, etc.)
• Architecture and Change Management processes
• Enforce “secure by design” governance across all initiatives

Cybersecurity Framework Development

• Design and implement an enterprise cybersecurity framework for ACV based on NIST Cybersecurity Framework or ISO 27001 / 27002 controls
• Define:
• Control domains and control catalog
• Security standards and procedures
• Governance and accountability model

Policy & Directive Modernization

• Review, rationalize, and modernize Cybersecurity policies, directives and procedures
• Align policies:
• With Air Canada corporate standards where applicable
• Reflect modern architectures (cloud, SaaS, APIs)
• Establish clear policy lifecycle and governance model\

Enterprise Asset Management & Data Classification

• Define and implement:
• Enterprise asset inventory (applications, systems, data)
• Data classification model (e.g., confidential, regulated, internal)
• Identify:
• Critical systems and business assets
• Sensitive and regulated data sets
• Ensure classification drives Access controls, Retention policies, and Security controls

Risk Management & Compliance

• Establish cybersecurity risk management framework:
• Risk identification and assessment
• Risk tracking and remediation
• Formalize exception and risk acceptance processes

AI Governance & Responsible Use

• Define and implement AI governance framework including:
• AI usage policies and directives
• Risk and compliance controls for AI systems
• Data usage and model governance standards
• Establish:
• Approval process for AI use cases
• Monitoring and audit mechanisms for AI solutions
• Ensure alignment with Air Canada enterprise policies (where applicable)

What You Bring To The Team

• 8-12+ years in Cybersecurity governance / GRC and Risk management / Compliance
• Certifications required (CISSP and / or CISM)
• CRISC, an asset
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, an asset
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework Training Certification, an asset
• CDMP, an asset
• Proven experience:
• Implementing NIST or ISO frameworks
• Supporting large transformation programs
• Establishing governance models
• Exposure to AI/data governance initiatives
• Good understanding of:
• Data governance and classification
• AI governance concepts (risk, ethics, controls)
• Cloud and SaaS environments
• Extremely organized and diligent in maintaining consistency
• Autonomous and dedicated
• Excellent communicator
• Results oriented and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and orientation to deadlines

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Our team loves to travel, and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You’ll be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed 6 months of service
• Hybrid work model: Corporate Mandate of 4 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday + 4th day of your choice) and 1 day from home
• We value your wellbeing and offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family
• We offer training and development tools to help unlock your full potential

Please note that these benefits apply to permanent, full-time employees.

Visit our Careers page for a full list of benefits.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Air Canada Vacations is committed to ensuring a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace, fundamental to its core values. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, listen to every voice, and instill a sense of belonging in our people that allows each team member’s authentic self to truly shine.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply as we strive to create a diverse team that mirrors the diversity of the customers and communities we serve as an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.

Linguistic Requirements

When qualifications are equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. The position involves daily interactions with partners, clients, and colleagues located outside of Quebec.