Vice President, Cyber Security

BCI•Victoria, BC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

BCI is seeking a Vice President, Cyber Security to lead and execute the organization's forward-looking cyber strategy. This role reports to the SVP, Technology & Innovation and Chief Technology Officer and will oversee a team of approximately 11 individuals. The Vice President will manage a portfolio of cyber initiatives to protect BCI's operations, reputation, and global workforce. This position requires serving as a trusted advisor to the wider BCI organization, the Executive Management Team, and the Board of Directors, while fostering a culture of security awareness, innovation, and resilience. The ideal candidate is an IT leader with proven experience in modern, future-focused cyber security functions within complex organizations. Specific expertise in Zero Trust security models, quantum computing security implications, modern threat intelligence frameworks, and integrating AI, machine learning, and automation in cyber security operations is highly desirable. This is a visionary people leadership role that requires translating cutting-edge cyber security concepts into practical, business-aligned security strategies. The candidate should be a thought leader with a service-oriented mindset, capable of fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and ensuring BCI's security posture remains robust in an evolving digital landscape. The role is located in either Vancouver or Victoria, with a preference for Victoria.

Requirements

Proven experience leading a modern, future-focused cyber security function within a dynamic complex organization.
IT leadership experience.
Visionary people leadership skills.
Understanding of cutting-edge cyber security concepts.
Ability to translate cyber security concepts into practical, business-aligned security strategies.
Thought leadership.
Service-oriented mindset.
Ability to foster collaboration.
Ability to drive innovation.
Experience integrating AI, machine learning and automation in cyber security operations.
Specific expertise in Zero Trust security models.
Specific expertise in quantum computing security implications.
Specific expertise in modern threat intelligence frameworks.

Responsibilities

Defining and executing the organization's forward-looking cyber strategy.
Overseeing a technically strong team of approximately 11 individuals.
Leading a portfolio of cyber initiatives that safeguard BCI’s operations, reputation, and global workforce.
Serving as a trusted advisor to the wider BCI organization, the Executive Management Team and Board of Directors.
Fostering a culture of security awareness, innovation, and resilience.
Building trust and credibility with the rest of the Technology Department, the Board and Management team at BCI.
Working collaboratively across all areas of the business.
Translating cutting-edge cyber security concepts into practical, business-aligned security strategies.
Ensuring BCI’s security posture remains robust in an evolving digital landscape.