Description

Within CAE Defense & Security International, our TCO Canada organization spreads across the country through 10 cities with over 40 training devices in support of DND Training Delivery to the next generation of aircrew and maintenance crews. Our main objective goes beyond the delivery of simulators, courseware and training solutions. We ensure training delivery and training operations. We focus on long term relationship with our customer, as we ensure the sustainability and improve the training solution as it evolves through the lifecycle of the aircraft evolution within the requirements of our contracts being the training partner of choice for Canada.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of the In-Service Support (ISS) project for Training Center Operations (TCO) Canada, in collaboration with Training Center Site Managers and internal support functions, in alignment with PMO governance.
• Oversee financial and operational resources to meet contractual obligations and ensure project profitability.
• Manage low- to medium-risk projects or phases of larger projects and contribute to product line and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute project management plans for projects of low to medium complexity.
• Establish project goals and objectives with potential financial impact.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to team members.
• Recommend and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop procedures and guidelines for project execution.
• Identify gaps in customer technical specifications and propose solutions.
• Direct multiple concurrent projects involving resource allocation, scheduling, and subcontracting activities.
• Negotiate subcontract terms and workshare agreements.
• Resolve scheduling and workload challenges through prioritization.
• Act as the primary liaison with customers on project matters, including negotiations and acceptance.
• Support proposal development, including technical, cost, and schedule aspects.
• Implement and manage project work breakdown structures.
• Coordinate project technical activities.
• Contribute to recruitment and people management activities (e.g., performance feedback).
• Identify opportunities for contract amendments or scope expansion to improve project outcomes or financial performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience managing low- to medium-complexity projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Ability to travel occasionally within Canada.
• Eligibility to obtain and hold Canadian Security Clearance and Controlled Goods clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit).
• PMP certification or equivalent accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects within training, simulation, defense, or aerospace environments.
• Experience working with government contracts or defense clients.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and profitability analysis of projects.
• Experience leading multi-site or distributed teams.
• Familiarity with PMO governance frameworks and structured project methodologies.

Benefits

We’ve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:

• Company benefits plan
• Pension plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities within a global organization
• Hybrid work model
• Flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs