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.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit

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.

Scope of the Position:

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
• Conduct risk assessments and plan mitigation measures across applications, infrastructure, vendors, and data processes
• 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

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:

• Bilingual French/English Required
• 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 employee paid disability.

More information on Sonepar Canada:

Website:

Twitter: @soneparcanada

LinkedIn:

Youtube:

Check out Sonepar Canada on Facebook

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times' 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it's essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.