Cyber & IT Risk Recruitment Partnership: Canada Life
Challenge
Canada Life needed to fill multiple
cybersecurity and
IT risk positions, with two senior roles—Head of IT Risk and
Head of Security Operations—being particularly urgent. Both had been open for over a year, and internal efforts (including direct outreach from the TA team) had not generated traction.
Solution
Mason Alexander delivered a focused and proactive approach:
- Conducted targeted market mapping to identify professionals from companies with similar technology environments and security frameworks.
- Leveraged our pre-vetted network of security and risk specialists to engage qualified candidates.
- For the urgent roles, Head of IT Risk and Head of Security Operations, we delivered highly relevant, well-briefed candidates within five days.
- These candidates progressed quickly through a three-stage interview process and secured an offer within 2–3 weeks.
- For the Head of IT Risk, we successfully placed a candidate who had previously been contacted by the TA team but had not responded—highlighting the value of trusted recruiter engagement.
Result
Our success in placing both senior hires solidified our relationship with Canada Life, positioning Mason Alexander as a
go-to partner for Cyber and IT Risk recruitment. Since then, the client has expanded their engagement with us across additional strategic hires, with the placed Heads now also acting as key stakeholders in building out their teams.
Key Highlights
4 roles placed:
- Head of Security Operations
- Head of Technology & Operational Risk
- Technical Security Specialist – Detection Engineer (SIEM)
- Property Investment Surveyor
Average time to hire: 2–3 weeks per role
Shortlists: 4–5 CVs shortlisted per role
Outcome: Now a preferred recruitment partner
Continued growth across cybersecurity & tech hiring
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