Director, Digital Safety

ADGA Group Consultants Inc•Chalk River, ON

1d•CA$100 - CA$120•Hybrid

About The Position

ADGA Group is seeking a Director, Digital Safety to provide technical leadership and expertise on complex, high-impact client engagements. The Director, Digital Safety is responsible for leading and establishing the organization’s Digital Safety Framework, ensuring digital systems, information assets, and operational technologies operate within defined safety and security requirements. This role provides strategic direction, governance, and oversight of digital safety and cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and nuclear safety principles. The Director collaborates with business leaders, technical teams, and external stakeholders to ensure safe, secure, and compliant digital operations across the enterprise. This is a proactive recruitment initiative, with potential start dates in the coming weeks or months, contingent on contract award.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in cybersecurity or information security roles
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in progressive leadership roles
Demonstrated experience developing and governing enterprise-wide security or control frameworks
Experience implementing industry and regulatory standards (e.g., CSA N290.7, ISO 27001, NIST)
Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities in complex and high-risk environments
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
Ability to drive organizational change
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CSA N290.7)
Understanding of nuclear safety principles
Knowledge of risk-based models and defence-in-depth strategies
Familiarity with OT environments and digital control systems
Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements
Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance and other clearances if or as required. Other clearances can include VCR’s and Controlled Goods clearances.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ITIL) are considered an asset
Experience in critical infrastructure, nuclear, or regulated environments is considered an asset
Experience with operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), or SCADA environments is preferred

Responsibilities

Leading and establishing the organization’s Digital Safety Framework
Ensuring digital systems, information assets, and operational technologies operate within defined safety and security requirements
Providing strategic direction, governance, and oversight of digital safety and cybersecurity programs
Ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and nuclear safety principles
Collaborating with business leaders, technical teams, and external stakeholders to ensure safe, secure, and compliant digital operations across the enterprise