Director, Architecture, Cybersecurity and Data Management

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Director, Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Data Management
Halifax Nova Scotia

About the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

WCB is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.

About the Role
The Director, Architecture, Cybersecurity and Data Management, is responsible for the establishment and ongoing evolution of the enterprise architecture practice and framework. As part of the framework, the incumbent will oversee the development of current state documentation and the modelling of transition and future state conceptual and logical architecture models.

The role will provide strategic leadership to the Manager, Enterprise Security and Information Management (ESIM) regarding the WCB's information management and security practices, policies, standards and processes; ensuring that these adhere to privacy legislation and industry best practices.

The Director is accountable to produce monthly KPIs and Dashboards for the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) regarding the effectiveness and risks associated with Enterprise Architecture, Information Management and Cybersecurity operations and initiatives. These may include (but are not limited to) vulnerability aging, security incidents, cybersecurity (NIST) maturity, project status and data quality metrics. The Director may be called upon to present the security dashboard/metrics and security Incident Reports to Senior Executives and the Board of Directors.

The Director is part of the Leadership Team of Directors and as such is responsible for collaboratively managing the overall efficient operation of the WCB, including the responsibility for the implementation of the WCB's multi-year strategic plans and annual corporate plans as well as developing, managing and reporting on corporate performance measures.

The role is also a key member of the CTO leadership team and participates in the development of the long-term vision and strategic planning for the organization. The incumbent advises the CTO of the technology implications to achieve business objectives and helps to translate business strategies into IT investments and technology migration plans. The Director will analyse the technology industry and market trends to determine potential impacts on the enterprise and provides architectural direction to enable the organization to leverage innovation by capitalizing on emerging opportunities

Your Experience & Skills

• Graduation from university with a degree in the information technology, business, or engineering plus completion of industry recognized professional programs in management/executive development.
• A minimum of 10 years related experience with a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in progressively responsible leadership positions.
• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certifications are considered assets.
• Experience in project management is required.

We offer a competitive compensation package ranging from $115,719 - $144,651.

Application Details

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 4pm on November 22, 2024. In the subject line of your email, please quote the competition number: JV 168-24 EXT Director, Architecture, Cybersecurity and Data Management.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Selected candidates will be contacted to participate in interviews. Please note: WCB is required to check all employment references before presenting an offer to the successful candidate.

Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

The WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace culture and an accessible work environment where diversity thrives.

The WCB Nova Scotia is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance. Our people are safety champions with a caring, compassionate and can-do-attitude. At the WCB Nova Scotia, every employee is an important contributor to our organization's corporate goals. We strive to advance our inclusive workplace culture by weaving the social, cultural, visible, and invisible differences of our employees into our way of work. We also take inspiration from the diverse communities we serve across Nova Scotia.

We have adopted a foundational Inclusive Workplace Policy that strives to build upon our core values of safety, care and compassion. We stay in practice to increase our cultural competency and strengthen our relationships with community.

The WCB Nova Scotia is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace that is accessible and accommodating to individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics to support their full participation in the recruitment process and workplace.

Accommodation Request

WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner.

To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

To learn more about WCB Nova Scotia, visit www.wcb.ns.ca or connect with us on LinkedIn.