Chief Information Security Officer (ciso)

Extendicare The Meadows

Markham, Ontario, Canada
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
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10+ years cybersecurity experience
Regulated healthcare environment experience
Microsoft and amazon paas/iaas multi-cloud
** Extendicare The Meadows is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its IT security program within a regulated healthcare environment. The role involves strategic oversight of cybersecurity practices to ensure the protection of healthcare information, while fostering a culture of security across the organization. **

Job Summary

  • The Chief Information Security Officer provides strategic leadership to protect healthcare, workforce, and corporate information while enabling safe care delivery across Canada.
  • This role requires establishing a comprehensive enterprise-wide IT security program aligned with PHIPA, PIPEDA, NIST, SOC 2, and Zero Trust frameworks.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing quality of life.

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** Extendicare The Meadows is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its IT security program within a regulated healthcare environment. The role involves strategic oversight of cybersecurity practices to ensure the protection of healthcare information, while fostering a culture of security across the organization. **

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including EAP and robust package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years cybersecurity experience
  • Regulated healthcare environment experience
  • Microsoft and Amazon PaaS/IaaS multi-cloud
  • PHIPA and PIPEDA regulatory compliance
  • NIST, SOC 2, and Zero Trust frameworks
  • Third-party risk management program oversight
  • Cybersecurity incident response leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Executive CISO or Deputy CISO background
  • CISSP, CISM, or CRISC certifications
  • Healthcare accreditation experience
  • Emerging AI business risk mitigation
  • Workday HCM and Service Now ITSM knowledge
  • Strong security culture building skills
  • Experience with Point Click Care EMR

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive cybersecurity experience
  • Senior leadership role in regulated healthcare
  • Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft and AWS cloud ecosystems
  • Knowledge of Workday, ServiceNow, and Okta

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