Director, IT & Chief Information Security Officer

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3><p>This role is with Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC). The above base pay range is provided by PRHC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.</p><h3>Base pay range</h3><p>CA$69.27/hr - CA$86.58/hr</p><p>Direct message the job poster from PRHC</p><p><b>Position: </b>Director, Information & Technology</p><p><b>Department: </b>Information & Technology</p><p><b>Position Status: </b>Full Time</p><p><b>Union: </b>Non Union</p><p><b>Number of Positions: </b>1</p><p><b>Location: </b>Onsite<span>/</span> Hybrid</p><p><b>The PRHC Difference:</b></p><p>Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.</p><p>With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, PRHC offers a wide range of services including renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions. PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.</p><p>As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.</p><p>PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on Forbes’ Canada’s Best Employers list for 2025.</p><h3>Top Benefits and Perks</h3><ul><li>Vacation and Benefits</li><li>Pension program with matching employer contribution</li><li>Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)</li><li>Learning fund for educational development</li></ul><h3>Hours of Work</h3><p>The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.</p><h3>What you'll do</h3><p>The Director, Information Technology is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the hospital\'s information technology operations. They will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in IT management, cyber security, cloud infrastructure management, and clinical information system management. The Director is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of technology services that support the hospital\'s mission and objectives. This role is envisioned to lead the hospital\'s security office, and may assume the title of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) upon delivery.</p><p>The IT Director must balance competing demands, analyze complex technical issues, and develop and implement creative solutions. They should have strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams. The IT Director will be a strategic thinker who can proactively identify opportunities for organizational improvements and lead the development of technical proposals to support these initiatives.</p><h3>What you'll bring</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field and/or at least 7 years’ experience in a multi-platform technical support environment or equivalent education and work experience required.</li><li>7+ years of experience in the IT industry with increasing levels of responsibility; leadership or management experience required. Ability to manage people and resources, develop IT strategies, and communicate with stakeholders.</li><li>Certified Cloud Security Professional (CSSP) or willingness to enroll and complete within 1.5 years.</li><li>Certificates or diplomas in networking, cybersecurity, or systems administration preferred.</li><li>Completion of training in project management, leadership, or communication preferred.</li><li>Additional technical certifications or training (preferred): CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, MCITP, PMP, ITIL Foundation, CSM.</li></ul><h3>Who you are</h3><ul><li>Strong leadership and management skills to lead IT teams effectively.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments.</li><li>Knowledge of cloud-based technology delivery in a healthcare setting (AVS, AVD, Fabric, M365).</li><li>Experience delivering SaaS and cloud-based ERP (Workday or similar).</li><li>In-depth knowledge of IT systems, networks, and infrastructure.</li><li>Understanding of emerging IT trends and the ability to align IT initiatives with organizational goals.</li><li>Experience in budgeting and resource allocation for IT projects, with ability to identify cost efficiencies.</li><li>Proficiency in IT project management and multi-project oversight.</li><li>Expertise in IT security and risk management to protect data and systems.</li><li>Familiarity with IT governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Problem-solving and analytical skills for complex IT issues.</li><li>Vendor management for contracts and relationships with IT service providers.</li><li>Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP) and software development lifecycle.</li><li>Experience in IT service management and ITIL practices.</li><li>Ability to stay updated with industry best practices and advancements.</li><li>Strategic thinking to align IT initiatives with business objectives.</li></ul><p><b>Our commitment:</b></p><p>PRHC maintains an inclusive culture of respect and diversity. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Apply even if your experience doesn’t align with every qualification—you may be the right candidate for another role.</p><p>PRHC is committed to an accessible environment in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please indicate this on your application.</p><p>Thank you for your interest. If selected to move forward, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.</p><h3>Senioriry level</h3><ul><li>Director</li></ul><h3>Employment type</h3><ul><li>Full-time</li></ul><h3>Job function</h3><ul><li>Information Technology</li><li>Industries: Hospitals and Health Care</li></ul><p>Note: Some boilerplate statements and non-essential sections have been omitted to focus on the role
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