Senior Director, Information Security Officer

TEEMA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 185,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

A key vendor for public sector roles is seeking a Senior Director, Information Security Officer in Toronto. This executive position oversees the entire cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have significant leadership experience and be adept at managing complex cybersecurity programs. A competitive salary range of $185,772.55 – $204,349.81 is offered, alongside a permanent full-time work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in information security, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience in leading cybersecurity transformation programs in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance, risk management, operations, and compliance.
• Design and implement cyber strategy, policies, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and forensics.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity strategy

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or related field

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

COBIT

Job description

Job Title : Senior Director, Information Security Officer

Job ID : 82101

Location : Toronto, Ontario

Overview :

TCHC, a City of Toronto Corporation has come to TEEMA and 3 other vendors of record to participate in their search for this key role. Their internal process is complete and this is fully outsourced at this time thus interested candidates must apply through one of the vendors.

WORK ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION :

Job Title

Senior Director, Information Security Officer

Division

Information Technology Services

Reports To

Hiring Manager

Max Salary Range

Hiring Range : $185,772.55 – $204,349.81

Salary Range : $185,772.55 – $222,927.06

Work Location

729 Petrolia Road, Toronto

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Shift Information

Monday to Friday, 35 hours work week

The Senior Director, Information Security Officer (ISO) is a strategic executive leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire cybersecurity posture of Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) and Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation (TSHC), while also liaising with the City of Toronto. The ISO leads the development, execution, and continuous improvement of comprehensive cybersecurity programs that protect digital and information assets and ensure organizational resilience.

This position is accountable for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of TCHC’s technology infrastructure, and for aligning security strategies with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats.

The ISO directly advises the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors, and leads cross-functional collaboration with municipal, regulatory, and law enforcement partners.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance, risk management, operations, and compliance across TCHC and affiliates.
• Design and implement cyber strategy, policies, standards, procedures, and controls aligned with NIST CSF and other frameworks.
• Oversee threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and forensics functions.
• Manage and mentor a large multidisciplinary cybersecurity team (20+ staff), including four senior managers.
• Provide expert advisory and reporting to the CFO, executive leadership, and Board Committees.
• Ensure alignment of cybersecurity posture with operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT).
• Supervise cybersecurity risk assessments, maturity assessments, and internal / external audits.
• Direct disaster recovery (DR), business continuity planning (BCP), and emergency response efforts.
• Ensure legal, privacy, regulatory and audit compliance across cybersecurity programs.
• Establish and report enterprise-level KPIs and performance metrics.
• Lead strategic vendor and stakeholder management with City of Toronto, regulatory bodies, vendors, and law enforcement.
• Oversee a cybersecurity budget of $3.5M–$4.5M and ensure responsible fiscal management.
• Promote cyber awareness programs and conduct executive-level and board-level training.
• Act as incident commander during major cyber events or crises, including war room coordination.

Reporting Structure :

Reports To : Lily Chen, Chief Financial Officer

Direct Reports : 4 Senior Managers (IS Defense & Operation; GRC / Risk & Security Architecture; Security Program Execution; Security Program Manager)

Team Size : Over 20 staff including supervisors and leads

Collaborates With : City of Toronto’s Office of the CISO

Key Interfaces :

Internal : Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, IT, Facilities, Communications, Finance, People & Culture

External : City of Toronto, Regulatory Bodies, Cybersecurity Vendors, Auditors, Law Enforcement

Qualifications : Experience :

Minimum 15 years in information security, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles.

Proven experience in leading cybersecurity transformation programs in complex environments.

Education :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or related field.

Certifications (at least one preferred) :

CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, GSLC

Desired Qualifications :

Experience in the public sector or similarly complex organizations.

Strong technical knowledge in IT / OT security, cloud security, and incident response.

Expertise in security frameworks : NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, etc.

Ability to communicate cyber risks to non-technical executive stakeholders and Boards.

Demonstrated ability to lead under crisis, including ransomware and breach scenarios.

Working Conditions / Special Considerations :

Regular hours : 35-hour work week.

Requires availability during emergencies, breaches, and war room scenarios.

May involve evening, weekend, and extended-hour commitments.

Requires handling highly confidential and sensitive data.

Additional Information :

Subject to police background check, psychological assessment, and additional screening.

Equity Statement : TCHC encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others from equity-deserving groups.

Accommodation : Reasonable accommodations will be provided throughout the hiring process. Contact [e-mail] or 416-981-4119

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com

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