Security & Compliance Lead

Motion Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Security & Compliance Lead to build and mature information security, privacy, and compliance programs in Canada. The role combines strategy with execution, enabling scalable security practices to support growth, customer trust, and operational excellence.

You will own compliance initiatives and partner with engineering, operations, and leadership to shape security processes from the ground up, influencing product and infrastructure decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security, governance, risk, compliance, or related cybersecurity functions.
• Experience managing compliance initiatives within cloud-based or technology-focused organizations.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management principles.
• Experience preparing for and supporting security audits, assessments, and certification programs.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams to implement practical security controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience conducting security reviews, vendor assessments, and customer due diligence activities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success owning programs and driving cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.

Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing security and compliance programs.
• Working with engineering and business teams to implement controls and manage risk.
• Supporting audits, customer reviews, reporting, and compliance initiatives.

Job description

Security & Compliance Lead – Full-Time / Canada

A growing technology company operating in a highly regulated environment is seeking a Security & Compliance Lead to build and mature its information security, privacy, and compliance programs. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a candidate who enjoys combining strategy with execution, helping the business establish scalable security practices while supporting growth, customer trust, and operational excellence.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of the organization's compliance initiatives and become a key partner to both technical and business teams. You'll have the opportunity to shape security processes from the ground up, influence product and infrastructure decisions, and work closely with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and leadership. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in dynamic environments, embraces continuous improvement, and enjoys solving complex compliance and risk challenges.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in information security, governance, risk, compliance, or related cybersecurity functions
• Proven experience managing compliance initiatives within cloud-based or technology-focused organizations
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management principles
• Experience preparing for and supporting security audits, assessments, and certification programs
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams to implement practical security controls and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience conducting security reviews, vendor assessments, and customer due diligence activities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated success owning programs and driving cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting or managing compliance programs related to SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, or similar standards
• Familiarity with privacy regulations, cybersecurity governance models, and emerging compliance requirements
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure security and secure software development practices
• Experience developing security programs within startup or high-growth environments
• Exposure to AI governance, responsible AI practices, or related risk management frameworks
• Experience improving or automating compliance and audit processes
• Background in industries requiring elevated security and data protection controls

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Security Governance, Risk & Compliance
• 35% Cloud & Application Security Controls
• 25% Audit Management, Monitoring & Reporting

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Developing and enhancing security and compliance programs
• 35% Working with engineering and business teams to implement controls and manage risk
• 25% Supporting audits, customer reviews, reporting, and compliance initiatives

The Offer

• $140,000 - $170,000

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Current Vacancy: Yes

Use of AI in Hiring: Yes

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Matt Rehman