Senior Manager of Governance, Risk & Compliance

TEEMA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking a Manager for Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead a high-performing team in Calgary or Edmonton. The role entails overseeing enterprise-wide risk management and regulatory compliance while fostering cybersecurity awareness. The successful candidate will possess a rich background in GRC domains and proven leadership skills to navigate a multidisciplinary team effectively.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in risk, compliance, or information security.
• 2+ years in a leadership or team management role.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the GRC team on integrated risk management and compliance.
• Develop and promote cybersecurity awareness programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align risk initiatives with business goals.

Skills

Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

CISSP Certification

CISA Certification

CISM Certification

CRISC Certification

Job description

Job Title: Manager, GRC
Job ID:80922
Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead a high-performing team responsible for enterprise-wide risk management, regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and internal cybersecurity awareness. This role offers the opportunity to drive organizational resilience and maturity while collaborating with stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in core GRC domains and have the leadership and communication skills necessary to guide a multidisciplinary team of 5–6 professionals.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and mentor the GRC team across keyareas:
  • Integrated Risk Management: Oversee enterprise risk assessment processes and reporting.
  • Governance & Documentation: Ensure policies, controls, and governance frameworks are validated, maintained, and aligned to industry standards.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and enforce compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST, SOC 2).
  • Cybersecurity Awareness & Education: Develop and promote organization-wide training and outreach programs.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to align risk and compliance initiatives with organizational goals.
• Contribute to strategic planning and provide insight on emerging threats, controls, and risk treatment approaches.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and frameworks affecting cybersecurity and data governance.
• Support audit and assurance activities as required.

What you must have:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in risk, compliance, information security, or governance.
• 2+ years in a leadership or team management role.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant language.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and driving initiatives across an enterprise.

Certifications (One or more strongly preferred):

• CISSP (required)
• CISA
• CISM
• CRISC

Salary/Rate Range: $150,000 – $160,000

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