Advisor, IT Governance

Who we are

Gildan is a leading apparel manufacturing company, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, GOLDTOE, Peds, and under the Under Armour brand through a sock licensing agreement. With close to four decades of developing global manufacturing expertise, Gildan is one of the world's most efficient, ethical, and sustainable apparel manufacturers. Founded in Canada, Gildan operates out of roughly 30 locations worldwide and sells its products in 60+ markets globally. Together with its 50,000+ employees, Gildan operates with a proven commitment to industry-leading Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in the Company's long-term business strategy. More about the company at

The opportunity

Gildan is seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisor to support IT compliance and documentation efforts, with a strong focus on aligning practices to ISO/IEC 27001, SOX, and other frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ITIL). This role offers the opportunity to stay close to the technical side of cybersecurity, particularly through KPI compilation, control reviews, and collaboration with operational teams—while supporting structured governance processes. The analyst will help document and improve key procedures, such as risk assessment methodologies, and support ongoing audit readiness, reporting to the Global IT GRC team based in Montreal.

The role

IT Audit & Compliance:

• Support the coordination of SOX, ISO/IEC 27001, and internal audit activities related to IT controls through documentation, deadline tracking, and follow-ups.
• Track audit observations and ensure timely remediation.
• Maintain and organize audit evidence (access reviews, system changes, control attestations).
• Review control process changes and update documentation accordingly.
• Monitor and follow the annual IT control calendar to ensure timely execution.

QA Review of IT Controls:

• Perform calendar-based QA reviews of IT controls.
• Document findings and initiate follow ups with control owners to resolve gaps.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen control design and execution.

ISO 27001 Documentation & Process Support:

• Maintain an organized, ISO/IEC 27001-aligned library of IT procedures and records.
• Draft and support periodic reviews of IT procedures, including risk assessment methodologies.
• Ensure documentation remains current and aligned with GILDAN's control framework.

KPI Oversight & Technical Collaboration:

• Compile and interpret cybersecurity and GRC-related KPIs (e.g., training, control performance, change metrics).
• Work closely with technical teams to understand data sources and ensure KPI accuracy.
• Support governance reporting and metrics tracking.

Change Management Support:

• Assist in preparing and coordinating Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and maintaining the IT change calendar.
• Monitor changes to ensure compliance with GILDAN's processes and security requirements.
• Act as backup support for change governance activities, including related reporting and documentation.

The requirement

Knowledge & Professional

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business (Technology), or a related field from a reputed public or private university with a minimum of 05 years of experience.

Attributes

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and take responsibility.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaboration with different teams.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with team members and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to accommodate global collaboration and time zone differences.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001, SOX, and frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, and ITIL.
• Strong documentation skills and process discipline.
• Ability to interpret technical metrics and collaborate with IT teams.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• High integrity and attention to detail.

What's in it for you?

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

You don't meet all criteria outlined above? Include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are:

Join a company that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a successful and collaborative work environment. As a an equal-opportunity employer, we value and embrace all the characteristics that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.