Information Security & Continuity Manager

CanOps is seeking an Information Security & Continuity Manager for an 18-month term. This role will lead the design, documentation & implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) to support ISO/IEC 27001 readiness, guide CanOps through the formal certification process and align with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The successful candidate will also lead the development and testing of CanOps business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans.

Reporting to the VP, Technology and Business Solutions, you will work closely with the IT Manager & Core IT Team to translate security and compliance requirements into practical controls, documented processes & tested recovery capabilities. You will also be responsible for creating, documenting, reviewing, updating/maintaining information security, governance and continuity policies and supporting procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a dedicated information security, governance, risk & compliance, or IT audit role or IT leadership role.
• A demonstrated track record of guiding at least one organization through successful ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, NIST certifications.
• Demonstrated experience conducting Business Impact Analyses & developing practical Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans & frameworks from the ground up.
• Demonstrated experience developing, documenting/maintaining policies, standards and procedures, including stakeholder consultation, approval processes & version control.
• A collaborative working style, with the ability to partner constructively with an established IT team, explain the rationale for security controls & support implementation without disrupting regular operations.
• One or more of the following certifications is preferred: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CISA, CISM, CISSP or CBCP.

Work Location: Prince Albert/Saskatoon with Hybrid Flexibility