Chief Information Security Officer

Long View | General InfoSec | Information technology

Hybrid

Full Time

Canada, Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton

141k - 210k CAD/yr

Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.

A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Privacy Officer to lead Long View's enterprise-wide cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, and compliance programs. Supporting approximately 1,400 staff across seven branches as Long View grows toward $1 billion in revenue, this executive leadership role will navigate the scale and complexity of a growing organization while shaping our security vision, protecting critical information assets, supporting regulatory and audit requirements, and serving as a trusted advisor to our executive team, Board of Directors, clients, and partners.

Why This Role Matters

As Long View continues to grow and evolve, cybersecurity and privacy remain foundational to our success. The CISO & Privacy Officer is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive information security strategy that protects our organization, strengthens client confidence, supports innovation, and ensures compliance with evolving industry standards and regulations.

This role provides a unique opportunity to influence business strategy, guide enterprise risk decisions, and champion a culture of security awareness across the organization.

What You'll Do:

Lead Enterprise Security Strategy

Develop and execute Long View's enterprise-wide information security strategy and roadmap.
Establish and maintain security governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls.
Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and translate risks into actionable business recommendations.
Serve as the executive sponsor for cybersecurity initiatives and investments.

Drive Risk Management & Compliance

Lead enterprise security risk assessments and risk treatment planning.
Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and continually improve Long View's Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Support contractual reviews and provide guidance regarding security obligations for clients, vendors, and partners.

Oversight of Audit & Assurance Programs

Lead coordination of external audit programs, including ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, PCI, SOC 1, and SOC 2 Type II.
Support internal control assessments and audit activities in partnership with Finance and executive leadership.
Ensure continuous readiness for certification and compliance activities.

Security Operations & Incident Response

Oversee cybersecurity policies, controls, incident response planning, and breach investigations.
Review security incidents, assess organizational impact, and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct security awareness initiatives, privacy education, and phishing simulation programs.
Partner across business units to embed security into technology and operational initiatives.

Executive Leadership & Business Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors.
Present security strategy, program effectiveness, risk posture, and investment recommendations.
Collaborate with leaders across Sales, Professional Services, Internal Systems, and Global Operations.
Represent Long View externally with clients, prospects, partners, auditors, and industry stakeholders.

What You Bring:

15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, or related disciplines.
Significant leadership experience in enterprise information security programs.
Deep expertise with security frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001 and PCI.
Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and mitigate cybersecurity risks within complex organizations.
Experience working across multiple business functions and influencing executive stakeholders.
Strong understanding of security governance, remediation planning, compliance, and audit programs.

Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, and/or CISA are highly valued.
ISO 27001 Auditor and PCI ISA certifications are considered strong assets.
Experience supporting global IT operations is an asset.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic and collaborative leader who combines technical expertise with business acumen. You understand how to balance risk, innovation, and operational needs while building trust across all levels of an organization.

A strong communicator who can translate complex security concepts into meaningful business decisions.
Passionate about protecting organizations and enabling client success.
Comfortable influencing executives, technical teams, and business stakeholders alike.
Self-directed, highly organized, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Committed to fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and security awareness.
Aligned with Long View's core values of Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun.

$141,000 - $210,000 a year

Expected Salary Range plus 25% variable earnings

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Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.

Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know

Required Skills

complianceinformation_securityiso_27001risk_management

Required Languages

🇬🇧 English

Key competency: General InfoSec