Security Portfolio Governance Risk Lead

Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and

community.

Position Overview:

This position is part of a newly developing area within our organization. As such, the responsibilities and scope of the role may
evolve over time to meet emerging business needs. We are looking for candidates who are adaptable, comfortable with change, and
excited by the opportunity to help shape and grow this function from the ground up.

The Security Portfolio Governance & Risk Lead provides leadership in the planning, coordination, and oversight of the organization's
security governance, portfolio management, risk management, and compliance activities across cybersecurity, physical security, and
personnel security domains.

This role enables the organization to meet its statutory, regulatory, and policy obligations by ensuring that security initiatives are
prioritized, risk informed, well governed, and delivered in accordance with public sector standards for accountability, transparency,
and stewardship.

The position supports executive decision making, implements approved governance processes, and ensures consistent
documentation and reporting to internal and external oversight bodies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, prioritization, and oversight of the enterprise security portfolio, including initiatives, regulatory obligations,

budgets, and benefits tracking.

• Manage security governance operations, including stage-gate processes, executive briefings, decision documentation, and

audit-ready records.

• Oversee enterprise security risk management - coordinating assessments, maintaining risk registers, managing risk
  acceptance, and reporting to senior leadership.

• Direct vendor and contract governance to align services with security strategy, optimize costs, ensure compliance, and

manage performance.

• Coordinate compliance, assurance, and regulatory activities, including audits, evidence management, exception tracking, and

control remediation.

• Develop executive-level metrics, dashboards, and insights to support informed, risk-based decision making.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and collaborator across cybersecurity, physical and personnel security, IT, audit, compliance, and

project teams, promoting stewardship and accountability.

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in a related field (e.g., Information Security, Public Administration, Business, Criminology, Risk

Management) plus eight years' experience;
OR

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

• Demonstrated experience supporting audit, assurance, or regulatory oversight processes.

• Working knowledge of:

• NERC CIP

• NIST CSF

• CIS Controls

• Physical and personnel security control frameworks

• Risk management principles (e.g., ISO 31000)

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $57.62-$78.94 Hourly,
$110,417.06-$151,272.42 Annually.

Apply Now!

Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit
www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

Application deadline: MAY 12, 2026.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection
process will be contacted.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or need this posting in an accessible format, please let us
know - we're committed to a barrier-free experience for all candidates.

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