Information Security Officer and Program Manager

Job Description

Job Details

Permanent Full Time (Non-Union)

Posting Status

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Closing Date

To explore this opportunity further, please submit your resume and letter of interest online to no later than March 6, 2026.

We Offer

A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things
A defined benefit pension plan
Comprehensive health plan complemented with life and disability insurance
A hybrid work environment

The Town of Oakville is a sought-after place to live and work. With a growing population of more than 233,000, Oakville takes pride in being a well-connected community with excellent infrastructure and facilities. Bordered to the south by Lake Ontario, the Town of Oakville has a rich history, a thriving cultural community, abundant green space and an active and engaged population. Economically, it's a location of choice for national and international corporate headquarters that have taken advantage of the Town's talented workforce, advanced training opportunities and premium land.

As the Information Security Officer and Program Manager, you will lead the charge in cybersecurity excellence. In this strategic role, you'll shape and execute the cybersecurity roadmap, manage IT security assets and services, and guide business transformation initiatives. You'll collaborate with senior leadership, oversee incident response, ensure compliance with governance standards, and drive continuous improvement across the security ecosystem. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, managing vendor relationships, and identifying staffing needs to ensure and balance the availability of the required skills and competencies across responsible teams.

The ideal candidate for the Information Security Officer and Program Manager role is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, complemented by over a decade of progressive experience in cybersecurity. You possess a strong ability to make risk-adjusted, evidence-based decisions and have led change and innovation within agile IT environments and have demonstrated success in digital transformation and customer experience initiatives, along with expertise in IT asset management. Preferred candidates hold certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM, along with a PMP certification and working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and ITIL best practices.

If you're a visionary leader with a passion for protecting digital infrastructure and enabling innovation this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online ideally by March 6th, 2026.

We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.

This is a publicly advertised job posting for an existing vacancy.

Please note that successful candidates, who are new hires and/or who have not performed in this position previously will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To explore this opportunity further, please submit your resume and letter of interest online to https://en- no later than March 6, 2026.

Please apply through the Odgers link above and do not submit your resume through this portal.