Partner, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance in Montréal

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This is a 24-month temporary, onsite position. Reporting to the Director, IT Operations, Infrastructure and Security, the Partner, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance will be responsible for establishing and enforcing cybersecurity governance across strategic transformation initiatives (Juniper, CRM, CDP), while designing and implementing a structured cybersecurity framework for Air Canada Vacations aligned with industry standards (NIST or ISO 27002). This role will modernize cybersecurity policies, define and classify critical information assets, and ensure that cybersecurity is integrated into all projects and business processes from inception.

What You'll Be Doing

• Cybersecurity Governance for Strategic Programs
  • Establish security governance structures for Juniper (Reservation System), CRM, CDP
  • Implement security checkpoints and stage gates
  • Conduct risk and compliance reviews within project lifecycle
  • Ensure alignment with privacy requirements (PIA, data retention, etc.)
  • Enforce “secure by design” governance across all initiatives
• Cybersecurity Framework Development
  • Design and implement an enterprise cybersecurity framework for ACV based on NIST Cybersecurity Framework or ISO 27001 / 27002 controls
  • Define control domains and control catalog
  • Establish security standards and procedures
  • Create governance and accountability model
• Policy & Directive Modernization
  • Review, rationalize, and modernize Cybersecurity policies, directives and procedures
  • Align policies with Air Canada corporate standards where applicable
  • Reflect modern architectures (cloud, SaaS, APIs)
  • Establish clear policy lifecycle and governance model
• Enterprise Asset Management & Data Classification
  • Define and implement enterprise asset inventory (applications, systems, data)
  • Develop data classification model (e.g., confidential, regulated, internal)
  • Identify critical systems and business assets
  • Ensure classification drives access controls, retention policies, and security controls
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Establish cybersecurity risk management framework: risk identification and assessment, risk tracking and remediation
  • Formalize exception and risk acceptance processes
• AI Governance & Responsible Use
  • Define and implement AI governance framework including AI usage policies and directives
  • Establish risk and compliance controls for AI systems
  • Create data usage and model governance standards
  • Ensure alignment with Air Canada enterprise policies (where applicable)

What You Bring To The Team

• 8-12+ years in Cybersecurity governance / GRC and Risk management / Compliance
• Certifications required (CISSP and / or CISM); CRISC, an asset; ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, an asset; NIST Cybersecurity Framework Training Certification, an asset; CDMP, an asset
• Proven experience implementing NIST or ISO frameworks
• Supporting large transformation programs
• Establishing governance models
• Exposure to AI/data governance initiatives
• Good understanding of data governance and classification
• AI governance concepts (risk, ethics, controls)
• Cloud and SaaS environments
• Extremely organized and diligent in maintaining consistency
• Autonomous and dedicated
• Excellent communicator
• Results oriented and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and orientation to deadlines

Why Work With Us?

• Our team loves to travel, and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry.
• You’ll be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed 6 months of service.
• Hybrid work model: Corporate Mandate of 4 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday + 4th day of your choice) and 1 day from home.
• We value your wellbeing and offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family.
• We offer training and development tools to help unlock your full potential.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Air Canada Vacations is committed to ensuring a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace, fundamental to its core values. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, listen to every voice, and instill a sense of belonging in our people that allows each team member’s authentic self to truly shine. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply as we strive to create a diverse team that mirrors the diversity of the customers and communities we serve as an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.

Linguistic Requirements

When qualifications are equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. The position involves daily interactions with partners, clients, and colleagues located outside of Quebec.