Director, Information Security

Pattison Food Group • Full-time • Langley, British Columbia, Canada • C$ 129.23k - C$ 172.30k / year • 4w ago

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Pattison Food Group Ltd. consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ more than 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Director, Information Security to join our Information Technology (IT) team in Langley, BC.

Reporting to the Vice President, Information Technology, you will be responsible for the development, management, and execution of our cybersecurity program to ensure the safeguarding of data, systems, applications, and infrastructure.

You will be responsible for:

Developing and implementing a comprehensive information security strategy that aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices and standards.
Reporting on cybersecurity trends and risks to executive leadership and providing recommendations for improvement.
Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing cybersecurity risks.
Developing and overseeing mitigation strategies and incident response plans.
Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements related to information security and coordinating with external partners and regulatory bodies as required.
Assessing and managing security risks associated with third-party vendors and suppliers, establishing security requirements for vendor contracts, and monitoring ongoing compliance.
Fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.
Establishing and enforcing information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Evaluating the organization’s security posture through regular audits and assessments of security controls and processes.
Overseeing the development and implementation of cyber incident response protocols.
Leading efforts to test and recover from security breaches and data incidents.
Evaluating and selecting security technologies, tools, and vendors.
Collaborating with internal teams to integrate security into system designs and application development practices.
Acting as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Developing and leading a high-performing information security team; implementing training and awareness programs to ensure an understanding of cybersecurity risks and best practices.

You have:

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
CISSP, CISM, CISA certifications or equivalent are considered an asset.
10+ years of experience in information security and leadership within a large-scale enterprise environment. Previous experience in retail is considered an asset.
Extensive knowledge of security technologies, frameworks (e.g., PCI, NIST, ISO 27001), and risk management methodologies.
Experience with cloud security, encryption, and identity management systems.
Expertise in endpoint security management, cyber incident management, and forensics.

You are:

Self-aware, empathetic, and possess a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
A demonstrated leader with the ability to set direction, motivate, and build a high-performing team.
A strong communicator both written and verbal who can articulate security concepts to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.
A strategic thinker who has the ability to balance security with business needs.
Passionate about staying up to date with the ever-evolving security threat landscape and industry best practices.

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place. Apply online today!

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Compensation Details:

$129,225.00 - $172,300.00

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.

About Us

Pattison Food Group is a Jim Pattison business and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products. Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, we have been in business for 107 years. We proudly employ more than 30,000 team members who are committed to achieving long-term growth and share a passion for giving back to the communities where we do business. Together, we leverage each other’s collective strengths to enhance efficiencies across our respective organizations. Our largest and signature company is Save-On-Foods.

With 11 retail banners operating nearly 300 food and drug retail locations through Western Canada, in Whitehorse Yukon, Washington State, and Oregon each uniquely positioned to cater to the needs of their community; 4 wholesale businesses catering to the diverse needs of their customer base across Canada; 5 food and pharmacy production facilities focused on high quality distinct offerings; an industry-leading loyalty program and a world-class set of proprietary consumer brands, Pattison Food Group businesses are proud to be recognized as leaders in customer service and innovation.