Role: Identity and Access Lead (RQ00245)Client: Service New Brunswick (SNB)Location: Remote Canada (Quarterly travel to New Brunswick)Contract: 1 year + 2 optional 1-year renewalsAbout the RoleService New Brunswick (SNB) is leading a major provincial initiative to implement a single, modern Clinical Information Solution (CIS) across New Brunswick.To support this transformation, we are seeking two (2) experienced IAM Leads who can guide IAM readiness across health authorities, CIS vendor teams, cybersecurity, and clinical operations.This role is ideal for professionals with deep IAM leadership experience in healthcare environments (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, CIS/EHR systems) who understand how identity, authentication, and access models impact clinical workflows and patient care.You will play a key role in shaping IAM strategy, governance, and integration for one of Canadas most significant digital health modernization programs.ResponsibilitiesAs the IAM Lead, you will:Assess and document current-state IAM processes, identity sources, workflows, and authentication modelsIdentify gaps, risks, dependencies impacting CIS adoptionDevelop IAM roadmaps, remediation plans, and readiness strategiesCollaborate closely with SNB Enterprise IAM teams, CIS vendors, Horizon & VitalitSupport the design of CIS role structures, access frameworks, RBAC modelsValidate IAM integrations (directory services, HR systems, authentication, provisioning)Facilitate cross-functional alignment with technical teams, clinical leaders, cybersecurity, and operationsPrepare partner teams for new IAM workflows, onboarding processes, and access controlsProvide ongoing leadership in issue resolution, risk tracking, and project reportingContribute to key deliverables such as IAM policies, role catalogues, support models, and training materialsMandatory Qualifications (Must meet ALL)Candidates must demonstrate:Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, Health Informatics, or equivalent5+ years leading IAM initiatives (strategy, assessments, planning, governance)3+ years IAM experience in hospital/clinical environmentsExperience working with CIS/EHR workflows (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or similar)5+ years collaborating with enterprise IAM/IGA teams (identity lifecycle, authentication, directories, governance)Proven workstream leadership experience: timelines, deliverables, risks, reportingUnderstanding of IAM impact on clinical workflows, patient care, adoption, safetyStrong communication and stakeholder facilitation skillsPreferred QualificationsCIS/EHR IAM experience (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)Experience with IAM technologies (Entra ID, Okta, Ping, IGA/PAM platforms)Healthcare privacy & cybersecurity understandingExperience designing IAM governance (RBAC, access reviews, role catalogs)Bilingual (English/French)
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Identity and Access Lead