Director, It Risk & Compliance – Information Technology

ab.bluecross.ca

Alberta, Canada
Not specified (assumed hybrid or onsite due to company culture emphasis)
Enterprise it risk management strategy
It compliance program
Technology risk management
Alberta Blue Cross is seeking a Director of IT Risk & Compliance to lead the organization's technology risk management and regulatory compliance efforts. The position demands a strategic leader with extensive experience in IT risk management and compliance, as well as strong communication and leadership skills

Job Summary

  • This position provides IT leadership for technology risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks, setting the strategic direction for how the IT organization identifies, assesses, mitigates, and reports on technology related risks.
  • The Director ensures the organization maintains a strong control environment, meets regulatory obligations, and makes informed, risk‑aware decisions, partnering closely with senior executives, technology leaders, internal audit, legal, and external regulators.
  • Alberta Blue Cross® is an inclusive employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, offering the opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team-focused environment.

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Alberta Blue Cross is seeking a Director of IT Risk & Compliance to lead the organization's technology risk management and regulatory compliance efforts. The position demands a strategic leader with extensive experience in IT risk management and compliance, as well as strong communication and leadership skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • enterprise IT risk management strategy
  • IT compliance program
  • technology risk management
  • regulatory compliance
  • governance frameworks
  • risk assessments
  • control testing

Nice-to-have

  • community leadership
  • career growth opportunities
  • healthy work-life balance
  • lifelong learning
  • innovative and adaptable mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in information technology
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in IT risk management, compliance, or governance
  • 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing managers
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and benefits-realization capabilities
  • Deep knowledge of frameworks such as SOC, COBIT
  • Experience leading IT‑wide risk or compliance programs

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