Senior Cybersecurity Leader - Governance, Risk (Hybrid)

Canadian Cancer Society; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Cancer Society seeks a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity to lead CCS’s cybersecurity program, manage risk, governance and assurance, and guide security architecture. You will oversee a team, policies, audits and third‑party risk, partnering with Technology Operations and business leaders to strengthen CCS’s security posture.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, incident response readiness, and embedding security across organizational initiatives, while fostering a diverse, inclusive

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GIAC, or equivalent would be considered assets.
• 5+ years – extensive job-related experience in progressively more senior positions.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, assurance, or compliance activities.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and team development.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, standards, and related governance frameworks.
• Experience overseeing audits, vulnerability management, and third-party risk management processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively coordinate cross-functional initiatives in a complex technology environment.
• Experience reporting cybersecurity risks, priorities, and recommendations to senior leadership using a risk-based approach.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is highly preferred, with French being an asset due to the organization’s nationwide operations and the need for effective communication across various regions.
• Others may apply.
• For roles based in Quebec, French is required. Knowledge of another language may be required depending on job responsibilities and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cybersecurity team and operating model.
• Lead, coach, and develop the cybersecurity team, including performance management and workforce planning.
• Assign and prioritize team work to support effective delivery of operational, governance, and strategic cybersecurity activities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and role development for cybersecurity team members.
• Set team objectives and align activities with departmental priorities and organizational goals.
• Oversee planning and coordination of cybersecurity initiatives and ongoing operational work.
• Maintain and improve the cybersecurity operating model to support clear accountability and cross-functional collaboration.
• Own cybersecurity governance, risk, audit, compliance and assurance processes.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and update of cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance artefacts including AI governance.
• Define and oversee governance processes for risk acceptance, compliance requirements, and third-party risk management, including assessment standards, risk treatment expectations, and remediation tracking.
• Lead security audits and assurance activities, including evidence management and action tracking to completion.
• Provide oversight for vulnerability management and governance, including remediation tracking and follow-through with stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain a recurring reporting cadence for leadership on risk posture, control effectiveness, key trends, and progress.
• Strategic oversight and cross-functional security leadership.
• Review, approve, and socialize security reference architecture and design patterns.
• Provide security guidance for new and changing technology solutions in alignment with architecture patterns.
• Monitor and manage shadow IT risk in partnership with Technology Operations and business owners.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to strengthen security practices.
• Foster a high-performance culture and champion CCS as a hero in the face of cancer.
• Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity by ensuring staff representation and voice across identities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity certifications (asset)

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

GIAC

Job description

Canadian Cancer Society seeks a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity to lead CCS’s cybersecurity program, manage risk, governance and assurance, and guide security architecture. You will oversee a team, policies, audits and third‑party risk, partnering with Technology Operations and business leaders to strengthen CCS’s security posture.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, incident response readiness, and embedding security across organizational initiatives, while fostering a diverse, inclusive