Strategy & Governance Consultant to support cybersecurity project with client in public sector

Location: Hamilton, ON

Work Model: 2 Days Onsite Mandatory (Tues/Weds)

Hours: 35/Week

Contract: 6 weeks + possibility of extension

Role: Strategy & Governance Consultant (CISO Office Support - 6-Week Contract)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Develop high-level strategy, roadmap, and governance documents to establish and formalize the new CISO organization.
• Consolidate existing ideas, initiatives, and data into clear deliverables (PowerPoint, Visio, governance frameworks).
• Create executive-level presentations (e.g., 10-slide strategy decks) that summarize security initiatives, projects, and timelines.
• Write detailed governance documents outlining roles, responsibilities, decision-making authority, steering committee structures, and risk management processes.
• Work directly with leadership (CISO, IT executives) to present a clear and professional security strategy.

Must-Haves:

• 7-10 years’ experience in cybersecurity strategy, governance, or risk management.
• Proven experience creating roadmaps, governance documents, and security strategy decks for executive stakeholders.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Experience using tools like PowerPoint and Visio for strategy/governance documentation.

Plusses:

• Prior experience standing up or restructuring a CISO organization.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 or similar.
• Public sector experience (especially IT or corporate strategy for municipalities).