Project Director (IAM)
Job Title: Project Director, Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Location: Remote/or Ottawa, ON, Hybrid, 2–3 days on-site expected
Job Type: Contract, 2-year term
Clearance: Eligibility to obtain reliability clearance (5 years)
Language: English or French essential, bilingual (English and French) an asset
Compensation: Rate Range: $109,210–$136,550/year
About the Opportunity
Join a purpose-driven organization supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families. In this role, you will lead enterprise IAM initiatives from strategy through implementation, ensuring secure, modern identity services across a complex environment.
You will collaborate with senior leadership, security, and application teams to define the IAM vision, advance best practices, and deliver measurable outcomes that strengthen trust, safety, and user experience across the organization.
What’s in it for You
A people-first culture that values service, balance, and teamwork.
High visibility with senior stakeholders, influence over architecture and roadmap, and the chance to modernize IAM at scale.
Growth through cross-functional collaboration, vendor leadership, and exposure to cloud identity platforms.
Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans. Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
Your Responsibilities
You’ll lead large-scale IAM programs through concept, requirements, design, and implementation.
You’ll set the vision for SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and identity governance, driving adoption across the enterprise.
You’ll ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO, and ITSG standards while aligning to internal security policies.
You’ll manage scope, budget, schedules, and risks, partnering with PMs and cross-functional teams.
You’ll oversee vendors and contracts and guide integration of platforms like Azure AD, Okta, or Ping with enterprise systems.
Skills and Qualifications
8+ years leading IAM or security programs in multi-technology environments.
Hands-on leadership with IAM platforms (Azure AD, Okta, Ping), SSO, MFA, access provisioning, and lifecycle management.
Proven experience with RFPs, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
Strong grasp of identity governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, plus stakeholder and change management.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CIAM are preferred.
Why Partner with Altis
“If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, don’t worry, we make it easy. You’ll still engage directly with the client while we handle the logistics, provide guidance, and keep you informed every step of the way. We’ll represent your strengths, guide you through each stage of the process, and ensure the experience feels personal and transparent.”
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
