Chief Information Security and Digital Trust Officer

Chief Information Security and Digital Trust Officer

Date Posted : 10 / 08 / 2025

Req ID : 45439

Faculty / Division : VP - University Operations

Department : Office of the Chief Information Officer

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

The University of Toronto (UofT) is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as its next Chief Information Security and Digital Trust Officer (CISDTO). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital trust and cybersecurity at one of the world’s leading research universities.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the CISDTO will provide enterprise-wide leadership and oversight of UofT’s Information Security and Digital Trust Program. This role is critical in ensuring that the university’s networks, systems, and data are protected in compliance with regulatory and policy requirements, while also aligning with UofT’s risk posture and deep commitment to digital integrity, transparency, and human-centered innovation. The CISDTO will lead a broad portfolio that includes enterprise information security projects, identity and access management, application and infrastructure security, and incident response across UofT’s three campuses and remote sites. Beyond technical leadership, the CISDTO will champion a culture of digital trust by embedding privacy, safety, and accountability into the university’s digital ecosystem. This includes guiding the responsible adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and distributed systems, ensuring that human-in-the-loop principles, transparency, and institutional values are at the forefront.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with exceptional communication and leadership skills, embodying an enterprise and service-oriented mindset. The CISDTO brings a deep understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, privacy regulations, and responsible technology use from a complex and ideally research-intensive organization. Adept at building relationships and fostering engagement across organizational levels, candidates should be results-driven with several years of experience in a leadership capacity. A graduate degree or equivalent combination of academic training and professional experience is expected.

This is a rare opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make a lasting impact on the digital future of a world-renowned academic institution. If you are passionate about cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and building trust in technology, we invite you to apply and help shape the next chapter of IT at the University of Toronto.

Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted by November 3, 2025. For more information or accommodation at any point in the process, please contact Margaret Vanwyck of Odgers at

Closing Date : 11 / 03 / 2025,11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Salaried

Personnel Subarea : PM

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : PM 9 Hiring Zone : $189,279 - $220,827 Broadband Salary Range : $189,279 - $315,466 (Open)

Job Category : Information Technology (IT)

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please

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