Job Description
Expert Enterprise Cybersecurity
Corporate Services- IT & CIO
Status: Regular Full Time
Salary Range: $147,496.00 - $184,370.00 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Hiring Range: $147,496.00 - $165,933.00 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Who we are:
Our Information Technology Division plays an important role in the organization with respect to our technology & digital needs. The IT Division is composed of Information Management, Digital Services, IT Solutions & IT Operations.
In this role you will be responsible for planning, implementation, management and sustainment of Enterprise Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and associated activities and initiatives.
Acts as the principal advisor for strategic and operation plans that align with Enterprise Cybersecurity goals and objectives.
What you will do in this role:
- Works closely with IT Directors of Operations, Solutions, Enterprise Applications and Information Management teams on developing an organizational Cybersecurity plan and overseeing implementation
- Senior role to assess the key risks of the Enterprise Cybersecurity strategy and plan
- Provide expert advice to Identify strategies and critical issues to be resolved by the team
- Mentor and coach project staff based on knowledge and experience of industry-leading cybersecurity best practices
- Lead complex change initiatives and projects as identified and assigned (e.g. aligning with areas within the Region such as Public Works ADS, Emergency Management, and Internal Audit)
- Lead the interpretation of strategies into tactics, providing advice and critical analysis
- Develop and maintain collaborative, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders and strategic suppliers to positively influence strategies and plans in support of business transformation initiatives. Lead and facilitate leadership level discussions and agreement about integration of plans across Departments, monitoring and promoting opportunities for integration and collaboration in service delivery using an Enterprise approach.
- Dotted line relationship to Director IT Operations, Director, Enterprise Applications, Director, IT Solutions and Director, Information Management.
- Represent Cybersecurity-related initiatives at an enterprise level where necessary to build confidence
- Lead the development and implementation of a Cybersecurity Center of Excellence plan and ongoing road map.
- Provide insight and guidance to facilitate organizational decision making.
- Assist in driving resolutions of outstanding issues, gaps, and decisions.
- Work with IT and Business leaders to ensure Cybersecurity-related deliverables are understood and met.
- Provide leadership and guidance in project workshops and meetings as required.
- Assists in assessing and recommending processes and roles and responsibilities that are in compliance with Federal and Provincial statutes.
What the role requires:
- Masters or University degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
- 7 years progressive relevant experience in increasingly senior Information Security roles, including at least 4 years’ experience leading broad scale security-related initiatives.
- Professional certification preferred: CISA or equivalent, compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO or NIST)
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience and a proven ability to mentor, coach, engage, motivate and influence.
- Demonstrated tenacity and service orientation with an understanding of relevant technology.
Skills/Abilities:
- Superior knowledge of planning and delivering complex changes and an ability to lead teams through complex transformation by engaging others, addressing behaviours and anticipating barriers.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including consulting, negotiation, conflict resolution and leadership and learning agility.
- Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, relationship building and group work leadership skills.
- Strategic insight, innovation and critical/analytical decision making with an advanced ability to build evidence-based proposals and link strategies and planning to business objectives, moving seamlessly between strategic and operational thinking and between strategy development and tactical execution/outcomes.
- Ability to understand and manage complex relationships within the context of broader issues impacting service quality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to effectively convey security objectives, issues, and concepts at various levels within the organization.
- Demonstrated strong presentation and facilitation skills including the ability to present to various audiences within and outside of the department, including Council if necessary.
- A solid understanding of performance measurement and an ability to evaluate trends in order to provide recommended process improvement changes to enhance operational efficiencies.
- Political and business acumen to identify and respond appropriately to varying situations.
- Training, certification or exposure to project and change management principles and methodologies is an asset.
- Ability to undertake and manage the procurement and performance management of outside vendors
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact, apply now!
Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.
Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!
At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:
- Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
- OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
- Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
- Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
- Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
- Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
- Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares, and inclusivity is celebrated.
- Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.
We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work! 🎉
In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.
The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.
Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
