VP, IT & Security

Vendasta Technologies; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Saskatoon seeks a VP, IT & Security to drive a security-first culture and develop robust IT and security strategies. The role involves working closely with executive leadership to enhance compliance, data security, and operational resilience. Ideal candidates will have extensive executive leadership experience in IT & Security and a strong background in operational efficiency and security frameworks. Join us to be part of the AI revolution and build a thriving career.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Flex time and work-from-anywhere policy

Employee Options Program

Daily snacks and catered lunches

Education reimbursement and leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in IT & Security, preferably in a high-growth global organization.
• Strong operational expertise, with a track record of improving executional focus and driving efficiency in IT & security teams.
• Deep knowledge of security and compliance frameworks, including SOC II, GDPR, and HIPAA.
• Experience building and leading high-performing security and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire cultural transformation, championing a security-first mindset.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT & Security strategy.
• Prepare Vendasta for SOC II audit readiness, ensuring security practices.
• Integrate security into product development and corporate operations.
• Oversee security measures for future acquisitions and compliance improvements.

Skills

Executive leadership experience in IT & Security

Operational expertise

Knowledge of security frameworks

Cultural transformation leadership

Building high-performing IT teams

Navigating complex security challenges

Job description

Overview

VP, IT & Security – Saskatoon, SK

At Vendasta, we’re leading the AI revolution from right here in Saskatoon—and beyond. We work together to empower our partners and customers through our AI-powered customer acquisition and engagement platform to help them get more customers—and keep them.

We’re looking for a VP, IT & Security who is energized by building resilient and secure systems and excited to drive a security-first culture while enabling business growth through robust IT and security strategies. In this role, you’ll play a key part in helping small and medium-sized businesses succeed—while shaping the future of AI for local economies.

Your Impact

As a VP, IT & Security you\'ll work with executive leadership, product development, engineering, and operations teams to:

• Lead and inspire cultural transformation, championing a security-first mindset across the company
• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT & Security strategy, ensuring data security, compliance, and system reliability on a global scale
• Prepare Vendasta for SOC II audit readiness, ensuring best-in-class security practices
• Integrate security and risk management into product development, engineering, and corporate operations
• Oversee security measures for future acquisitions and ensure seamless integration with Vendasta’s infrastructure
• Enhance compliance capacity with privacy regulations including PIPEDA, POPI, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and drive governance initiatives
• Strengthen IT operations to improve execution, system resilience, and scalable security frameworks

What You Bring to the Table

• Proven executive leadership experience in IT & Security, preferably in a high-growth global organization.
• Strong operational expertise, with a track record of improving executional focus and driving efficiency in IT & security teams.
• Deep knowledge of security and compliance frameworks, including SOC II, GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated success in leading cultural transformation, embedding security into every layer of an organization.
• Experience building and leading high-performing security and IT teams, driving strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Ability to navigate complex security challenges, prioritize initiatives effectively, and deliver measurable impact.

About Vendasta

We help businesses get more customers. And keep them. Vendasta is an AI-powered customer acquisition and engagement platform built for SMBs and the partners who support them, providing the tools needed to attract, engage, and retain customers. From creating awareness to nurturing lasting customer relationships, Vendasta offers a suite of solutions with AI assistants that streamline every stage of the customer journey. By combining a business’s unique data with AI and automation, Vendasta simplifies marketing, sales, and operations, eliminating the need for multiple disjointed systems.

Perks

Join the Vendasta team, where your happiness and health are our top priorities! Dive into a world where competitive health benefits meet flexibility with flex time and an annual work-from-anywhere policy. Embrace the opportunity to grow with us through our Employee Options Program and savour every bite in our cafeteria, delighting in daily snacks, and unwinding with catered Friday lunches at our offices. Fuel your ambition with education reimbursement, in-house learning, and an array of leadership development programs, all nestled within a culture brimming with Drive, Innovation, Respect, and Agility. Engage your heart in community events and volunteer opportunities. At Vendasta, we\'re not just offering a job; we\'re inviting you to build a thriving career in an environment that champions your growth and well-being. Let\'s soar together!

Discover your potential. Build something that matters. Join the AI revolution from right here in Saskatoon