Strategic Leader, Community Cybersecurity & Governance

Jewish Federation of British Columbia (JFBC); West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare including Vision &

Life & Travel Insurance

RRSP Match

4 Weeks Paid Vacation

Early Office Closures on Fridays

Maternity/Paternity Leave Bridging & 2

Free Staff Parking

Membership Discount to Jewish Centre

Job summary

Jewish Federation of British Columbia is seeking a Senior Director, Community Information Security Governance to lead the community cybersecurity program across multiple organizations in BC. You will develop and manage security strategy, policies, and risk oversight, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data for JFBC and partner organizations.

The role requires extensive information security leadership, cross-organizational coordination, and expertise in risk assessments,

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in information security and leading security programs.
• Experience in business development and communications.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Proven project management experience in multi-organization initiatives.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, PMP or equivalent.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Baseline Controls.
• Experience in risk assessments and implementing controls.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Jewish community and nonprofit security challenges is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a strategic information security program.
• Oversee security risk assessments and apply controls to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Guide participating organizations on cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage security awareness and staff training across the program.
• Assist incident response planning and guidance during breaches.
• Oversee design/implementation of risk-reduction services using best PM practices.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system designs.
• Monitor evolving threats and implement safeguards.
• Coordinate relationships with participating and prospective organizations.
• Communicate risks and mitigation strategies to senior management.
• Develop and oversee the program budget and resources.

Skills

Information security leadership

Business development

Communications

Project management

Cybersecurity certifications

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Security risk assessments

Communication and collaboration

Non-profit/Jewish community knowledge

Job description

Jewish Federation of British Columbia is seeking a Senior Director, Community Information Security Governance to lead the community cybersecurity program across multiple organizations in BC. You will develop and manage security strategy, policies, and risk oversight, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data for JFBC and partner organizations.

The role requires extensive information security leadership, cross-organizational coordination, and expertise in risk assessments,