Role and Responsibilities
CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of more than 75 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high stakes, and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. As a testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 13,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries. www.cae.com
The role we are offering you:
As part of the Training Centers Operation (TCO) team in the Canada Defence and Security unit, you will be the Site Manager of a large training centre. You will also be a key member of a leadership team that supports several military training establishments across Canada. The TCO organization is responsible for the delivery of In-Service Support (ISS) contracts with the Canadian government across multiple sites. This encompasses aircrew and aircraft technicians training, as well as simulator maintenance.
Are you ready to:
Lead a team of 35+ dedicated professionals involved in providing CC-295 Aircrew and Aircraft Maintenance training at the Training Centre at CFB Comox
Overall responsibility for management and leadership of the site teams, including ensuring the resources and means are available to deliver on the contractual mandate, aircrew instruction, aircraft maintenance instruction, training device maintenance and updates, and continuous improvement
Successful and positive collaboration with the Prime contractor and the Training squadron staff
Ensure effective performance of three groups: Aircrew instruction, Aircraft Maintenance instruction and Training systems & maintenance
Ensure the delivery of the maintenance and customer support services meets or exceeds all contract requirements or customer needs, while respecting scope, budget and schedule constraints
Liaise with required internal CAE departments to solve issues, improve solutions, and recommend best practices
Contribute to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices
Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy for the site and company
Acts as principal liaison with the assigned government Program Office/Quality Assurance Representative (PO/QAR)
Responsible for ensuring that adequate safety and security standards are established and maintained
Manages the site quality assurance program
Attends all required management meetings, including at other sites or CAE headquarters
Ensures compliance with all company Information Systems and data protection security policies and procedures
Our ideal candidate has:
Excellent business, organizational, time management skills
Ability to work autonomously to tackle a broad scope of customer requirements
Management experience dealing with organizational, logistics, technical and training issues
Experience managing teams in a military or mission-oriented environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers
Must be able to work independently and direct subordinates
Must be able to work overtime when needed
Strong record of management success
Minimum of 12 years in a leadership position with multiple subordinates
Firm understanding / familiarity of the RCAF environment
Familiar with learning processes employed in aviation professional training centres
Superior interpersonal and communication skills in english, french an asset
Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit
Capable of obtaining and maintaining both Controlled Goods Clearance and a Level II NATO Secret security clearance
Desirable qualifications:
Experience with CAE simulators or training devices
Experience as military flying or maintenance instructor
Ready to share your passion for your work? Don’t wait, apply now to join our team!
Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.
As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.
At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We’re investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of our mission. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.