Director, Information Technology and Security

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canadas largest paediatric rehabilitation hospital and an internationally recognized leader in childhood disability care research and education. They deliver a unique blend of inpatient and outpatient services to over 7500 children and youth annually supporting those living with disability medical complexity illness and injury. As an academic health science centre fully affiliated with the University of Toronto Holland Bloorview brings together clinical excellence cutting-edge research and exceptional education to create a world of possibility for children youth and families.

This is a pivotal opportunity to lead Holland Bloorviews technology and security portfolio at a time of transformative change. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer the Director Information Technology and Security will lead the continuous optimization of the IT infrastructure and cybersecurity practices to support a Learning Health System and the hospitals ambitious 2030 strategic plan. The portfolio spans enterprise systems cybersecurity and security governance while enabling innovations in virtual care AI and precision health. The Director will lead a dedicated skilled and high-performing team that is supported by a strong organizational culture and leadership commitment. With oversight of a multi-million-dollar budget and a diverse technical team the Director will ensure technology is a strategic enabler of clinical excellence research and family-centered care building resilience and reliability across the organization.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished technology leader with deep expertise in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity within healthcare or similarly complex environments. They bring a proven track record of managing enterprise-scale systems mitigating cyber risk and translating digital strategies into measurable improvements in care and operations. With advanced knowledge of security frameworks and certifications such as CISSP they balance innovation with risk management guiding the organization through emerging technologies like AI and precision health while ensuring compliance and resilience. A collaborative and strategic thinker they excel at building relationships across clinical research and administrative teams and are adept at managing large budgets and vendor partnerships. Above all they are a trusted advisor and inclusive leader who fosters a culture of learning security awareness and continuous improvement empowering Holland Bloorview to deliver on its mission of creating the most meaningful and healthy futures for children youth and families.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To explore this opportunity further in confidence please submit your resume and letter of interest online at further information please contact Sarah Shaikh Engagement Manager at . We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is an equal opportunity accordance with the Accessible Canada Act 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards upon request accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital throughout the recruitment selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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