About the client:

Our client is a publicly traded leader in the food industry, operating a diverse portfolio of specialty food manufacturing and premium food distribution businesses across North America. With a strong market presence and a commitment to innovation, they continue to set the standard for quality and excellence in the sector.

Location: Richmond, BC

Employment type: Full-time; Permanent

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cyber security strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Communicate a clear cybersecurity vision to all stakeholders.
• Monitor evolving cyber threats, trends, and technologies to guide strategy adjustments.

Intelligence-led Cybersecurity

• Build and manage a dynamic Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capability.
• Define and refine Priority Intelligence Requirements.
• Create threat models to better understand organizational risks.
• Disseminate actionable intelligence across relevant teams.

Policy and Compliance

• Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI).
• Collaborate with auditors and regulatory bodies for ongoing compliance.

Risk Management

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize cyber risks.
• Design and implement mitigation and response strategies.
• Lead security awareness and training programs across the organization.

Security Infrastructure

• Build Enterprise Security Architecture capability.
• Oversee implementation and management of security tools and systems.
• Select and evaluate security technologies and manage cybersecurity budgets.

Incident Response and Recovery

• Develop and lead the Enterprise Incident Response program.
• Act as Incident Manager for major security events.
• Maintain an up-to-date incident response plan to ensure rapid, effective recovery.

Vendor and Third-Party Security

• Develop a third-party security management capability.
• Oversee vendor evaluations and ongoing relationship management.
• Align vendor services with organizational security objectives.

Team Leadership and Development

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing security team.
• Define clear roles and responsibilities within the team.
• Promote a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

Communication and Reporting

• Regularly report cybersecurity posture and KPIs to executive leadership and the board.
• Keep stakeholders informed of threats, incidents, and mitigation efforts.

Continuous Improvement

• Define and monitor security performance metrics and KPIs.
• Continuously optimize processes to improve security posture and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Industry certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, GCIH, SABSA, TOGAF, Open FAIR.

Experience

• 8–10 years of leadership in cybersecurity roles, ideally within a complex, multi-location environment.
• 10+ years of IT/security experience supporting 1,000+ users.
• Experience in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 environments (5+ years).
• Familiarity with frameworks such as CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and NIST CSF.
• Strong technical foundation in modern security tools, firewalls, access management, and VPNs.
• Proven ability to handle pressure and lead incident responses effectively.

Additional Assets

• Industrial Control System (ICS) or Operational Technology (OT) experience.
• Background in the food industry is advantageous.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proactive and approachable demeanor with conflict resolution capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Problem-Solving

• Demonstrated tenacity in resolving complex security challenges.

Travel & Language

• Willingness to travel up to 25% within Canada and the US.
• Proficiency in English required; written French is an asset.

Salary: $180,000+

Benefits: Health benefits, stock options, performance bonus, free onsite gym, free parking, paid vacation, and product discounts.