Regional Leader, Training Center Operations Central

About This Role

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.

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 regional leader for central Canada.

This Program Management position is responsible for the execution of In-Service Support contracts (ISS), for training delivery and simulator maintenance / updates.

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 contracts with the Canadian government and Prime contractors across multiple sites.

This encompasses aircrew and aircraft technicians training, as well as simulator maintenance.

Are you ready to :

Lead a team of 115+ dedicated professionals involved in providing Aircrew / Aircraft Maintenance training and simulator maintenance at the Training Centres at Trenton, Petawawa and Moose Jaw

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

Manages, recruits, evaluate, and develop a team of project managers and site managers to ensure all projects are successfully completed within time, cost, scope & quality constraints

Manages governance activities with executive management. Identifies and resolves operational problems and minimize delays.

Evaluates changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or timeline of a project. Reviews portfolio schedule, progress, risk, and major milestones with project managers and line departments.

Manages global project portfolio risk register

Successful and positive collaboration with the customer and the Training squadrons staff

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 sites and company

Acts as principal liaison with the assigned government Program Office / Quality Assurance Representative

Responsible for ensuring that adequate safety and security standards are established and maintained

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 :

Minimum of 10 years in a leadership position with multiple subordinates, including minimum 4 years of Project Management responsibility

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

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 Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.

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