Chief Information Security and Digital Trust Officer

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-centred 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 at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/job/30701. For more information or accommodation at any point in the process, please contact Margaret Vanwyck of Odgers at margaret.vanwyck@odgers.com

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

The University of Toronto is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities, distinguished by an extraordinary depth and breadth of excellence in teaching, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, which drives economic growth and promotes social wellbeing around the globe. The University encompasses 18 Faculties and Schools, more than 100 departments, and 170 research centres and institutes. Its teaching programs are delivered on the historic St. George campus in the heart of Toronto, on campuses in Mississauga and Scarborough, and in nine fully affiliated teachin