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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, Canada
Onsite
Job Description:
Vice President, Cybersecurity & Information Security Officer
Salary: $175k - $224k
We are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate to protect the organization from cyber security risks. This role leads the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, oversees security operations, solutions, and ensures cyber risks are identified, managed, and clearly reported to executive leadership. You will work closely with executives, Corporate Risk, regulators, and external partners to strengthen security while enabling business goals. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead an enterprise-wide cybersecurity program at the executive level, influencing strategy, protecting critical assets, and enabling responsible innovation across the organization.
YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME
Reporting to the Chief Technology & Information Officer, you will be empowered to:
Lead the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, including security operations, awareness, and third‑party risk.
Develop and maintain a forward‑looking cybersecurity program aligned to business priorities.
Identify, manage, and report cybersecurity and IT risks to executive leadership.
Promote a “secure by design” culture across technology and business teams.
Oversee enterprise security awareness and training programs.
Work with regulators, law enforcement, and advisory bodies as needed.
Partner with Corporate Risk to align cybersecurity and IT risk reporting.
Manage the department’s operating and capital budgets.
Build, lead, and develop high‑performing cybersecurity teams.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME
Education & Experience:
Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
CISSP, CISM, or CISA preferred.
10+ years of senior leadership experience.
10+ years in IT leadership, with a focus on cybersecurity or information security.
Relevant Skills:
Proven experience designing and running enterprise cybersecurity programs.
Experience leading teams across multiple technology areas.
Agile or Lean experience is a significant asset.
Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leaders, regulators, and external partners.
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities, sound risk management judgment, and effective decision-making skills.
Proven ability to lead and inspire teams in a fast-paced environment while driving alignment and results.
Licenses, Registrations, Certificates:
AGCO Category 1 Gaming Assistant Registration (Initiated at offer stage - employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining this license)
BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM
Group Benefits Plan: Comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage.
Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements .
Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.
To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.
We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by August 16, 2026.
Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.
OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at careers@olg.ca if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.
We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact careers@olg.ca, 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.