Senior Director, Community Information Security Governance

Jewish Federation of British Columbia; Vancouver; Presencial; CAD 126.000 - 154.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Extended Healthcare

RRSP Match

4 Weeks Paid Vacation

Free Staff Parking

Life & Travel Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Jewish Federation of British Columbia (JFBC) isSeeking a Senior Director, Community Information Security Governance to lead the Community Cybersecurity Program in British Columbia. This full‑time role supports the cybersecurity resilience of Jewish community organizations and internal assets.

You will develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive information security program, align with frameworks, oversee risk assessments, policies, training, and incident response, and collaborate with IT and

Formación

• 7–10 years in information security leadership and program management.
• Experience in business development and communications.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and cross‑team collaboration skills.
• Solid project management across multi‑organization initiatives.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, PMP; familiarity with NIST CSF and ISO 27001.
• Understanding of Jewish community security is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and maintain a strategic information security program.
• Oversee risk assessments and implement controls for vulnerabilities.
• Guide participating organizations on cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage security awareness and training programs for staff.
• Assist in incident response planning and guidance.
• Oversee design/implementation of services to reduce risks across the Program.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure systems.
• Stay abreast of threats and implement safeguards.
• Coordinate relationships with participating organizations.
• Communicate security risks to senior management and partners.
• Develop and oversee the Program budget and resources.

Conocimientos

Business development

Communications

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Educación

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

CCISO Certification

PMP Certification

Herramientas

CISSP

CISM

CCISO

PMP

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

CCC Baseline Controls

Descripción del empleo

The Senior Director, Community Information Security Governance (the “Sr Director”) is a vital leadership role, hired by and receiving full benefits through the Jewish Federation of British Columbia (JFBC), in order to lead JFBC’s Community Cybersecurity Program (the “Program”), a community-wide initiative supporting the cybersecurity resilience of Jewish community organizations in British Columbia.

The Sr Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive cybersecurity program to safeguard the critical information assets of JFBC and of community organizations participating in the Program. This key role will oversee all aspects of information security, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data across the Program and its participating organizations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Develop, implement, and maintain a strategic information security program aligned with industry best practices and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee and/or conduct security risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate identified vulnerabilities.
• Guide participating community organizations with their cybersecurity requirements.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage security awareness and training programs for staff across JFBC and organizations participating in the Program.
• Assist in assembling an incident response team and provide consultative guidance during the incident response process in the event of a security breach.
• Oversee the design and implementation of services designed to reduce cybersecurity risks across JFBC and participating community organizations using best practices in project management.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the secure design and implementation of technology systems.
• Stay abreast of evolving cybersecurity threats and trends and implement appropriate safeguards.
• Coordinates and manages relationships with organizations participating or prospectively participating in the Program.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and participating organizations on security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Develop, present and oversee the financial budget for all expenditures and advocate for necessary resources, ensuring alignment with Program goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in information security, with a proven track record of success in leading and managing security programs
• Experience in business development and communications
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Strong project management skills, including experience planning, launching, and tracking multi-organization initiatives
• Professional certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., ISC2 CISSP, ISACA CISM, or EC Council CCISO), PMP (or equivalent)
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and globally adopted frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001), and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Baseline Controls
• Experience in conducting security risk assessments and implementing security controls
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of the Jewish Community, non-profit sector, and their unique security challenges is an asset

About Us

Jewish Federation of British Columbia is the central planning, convening, facilitating, and fundraising organization for the local Jewish community and works collaboratively with more than three dozen partner organizations, unifying their work.

Together, we touch the lives of thousands of community members—Jewish and non-Jewish—locally, in Israel, and around the world.

Our work is inspired by the following core values

• Chesed – loving kindness
• Tzedakah – justice, charity
• Klal Israel – unity of the Jewish people
• Tikkun Olam – repairing the world

Why Work for Jewish Federation

• Meaningful work that strengthens and protects the Jewish community, locally, throughout BC and in Israel
• A sincere and supportive workplace culture grounded in collaboration, excellence, and care
• Investment in employee growth through training and professional development
• Extended Healthcare, including Vision & Dental
• Life & Travel Insurance
• RRSP Match
• 4 Weeks Paid Vacation in addition to Jewish Holiday, and Statutory Holiday Closures
• Early Office Closures at 3 PM on Fridays
• Competitive Maternity/Paternal Leave Bridging & Top-Up after 2 years of service
• Free Staff Parking
• Membership Discount to the Jewish Community Centre of Vancouver

Details and How to Apply

• Annual salary: $140,000
• Schedule: Full-time, Permanent - based on a 35-hour work week
• Work location: In-person, Vancouver

Jewish Federation is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. We value diversity in the workplace and believe our work is stronger when it benefits from the experience and knowledge of a diverse team.