Senior Director, Community Information Security Governance

Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

Vision & Dental

Life & Travel Insurance

RRSP Match

Vacation & Holidays

Friday early closure

Parental leave top-up

Free staff parking

JCC Vancouver discount

Job summary

The Senior Director, Community Information Security Governance leads the Community Cybersecurity Program for the Jewish Federation of British Columbia, overseeing strategy, risk management, and security operations across JFBC and partner organizations in British Columbia.

You will develop a comprehensive information security program, guide multi-organization initiatives, manage budgets, and communicate security risks to senior leadership while aligning with NIST/ISO frameworks and nonprofit

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of information security leadership experience.
• Experience in business development and communications.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong PM skills for multi-organization initiatives.
• Certifications in cybersecurity and PMP or equivalent.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and related controls.
• Experience in security risk assessments and controls.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Understanding of Jewish community and nonprofit sector security challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a strategic information security program.
• Oversee security risk assessments and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Guide participating organizations on cybersecurity requirements.
• Enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage security awareness and staff training.
• Assist in incident response and provide guidance during breaches.
• Oversee design/implementation of risk-reduction services across the Program.
• Collaborate with IT teams for secure system design and deployment.
• Stay updated on threats and implement safeguards.
• Coordinate relationships with participating or prospective organizations.
• Communicate risks and mitigation strategies to senior management.
• Develop and oversee the Program's budget and resources.

Skills

Info security leadership

Security risk assessments

Regulatory frameworks

Project management

Communication

Non-profit sector knowledge

Education

CISSP

CISM

CCISO

PMP

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Job description

Job description:

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

Benefits:

• 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

• 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.