Manager IT Security Governance Risk Compliance

**About Us**:
Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 9 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 8 provinces.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.

**_ What’s In It For You?_**

- You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
- You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
- A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
- We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
- An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

The Manager, IT Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise IT security programs and governance frameworks across the organization. This individual ensures cybersecurity posture, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance are embedded into all IT operations and business processes. Working cross-functionally, this role oversees security controls, audit readiness, risk assessments, policy development, and vendor compliance while fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Lead the development and implementation of IT policies, procedures, and controls in line with standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2)
- Manage IT security operations, including vulnerability management, incident response, and access controls
- Oversee audit preparation and responses, ensuring alignment with internal and external compliance frameworks
- Guide the implementation of governance tools, GRC dashboards, and risk monitoring mechanisms
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and HR teams to support privacy, ethics, and compliance initiatives
- Promote cybersecurity training, awareness, and education among users
- Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning from a risk and security perspective

**Detailed responsibilities**:
**IT Governance & Policy Management**:

- Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance frameworks aligned with business objectives, organization-wide
- Ensure IT strategy and initiatives comply with internal and external regulatory requirements
- Maintain governance framework documentation and ensure alignment with corporate objectives

**Risk Management & Assessment**:

- Lead IT risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies to strengthen security and operational resilience
- Oversee risk treatment plans and coordinate risk management activities with other departments
- Collaborate with internal audit teams to ensure effective IT risk management practices

**Regulatory Compliance & Audit Preparation**:

- Ensure compliance with standards (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOX, HIPAA)
- Conduct audits, identify gaps, and ensure corrective actions are implemented
- Prepare and present reports on compliance, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, external auditors, and stakeholders

**Incident Response & Business Continuity**:

- Develop and improve business continuity and disaster recovery plans
- Ensure incident response protocols are followed
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of IT security and resilience
- Coordinate with security teams to assess impact and recovery strategies during incidents

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or related field; CISM, CISSP, or CRISC certifications preferred
- 5+ years of experience in IT security and GRC roles within medium to large enterprise environments
- Experience with security tools, SIEM platforms, and GRC technologies
- Solid understanding of enterprise risk management, IT audit, access controls, regulatory standards, and data privacy laws
- Strong understanding of IT frameworks, regulatory requirements, and governance best practices
- Strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and reporting capabilities

**Benefits & Perks**

- We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

- Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
- Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
- Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and emp