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Director, Head of Defence, CanadaTurner & Townsend • Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Director, Head of Defence, Canada

Director, Head of Defence, Canada

Turner & Townsend • Ottawa, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Who are you?

You are a seasoned leader in the Canadian defence sector with 10+ years’ experience and seeking a national leadership role shaping the strategy and developing a team to deliver significant defence projects and programs.

The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. In this impactful role, you will be providing leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Key responsibilities

  • Be the Director lead of the Defence work stream in Canada, reporting to the Head of Infrastructure Canada.
  • Be responsible for determining, developing, and leading positioning strategies for Canadian defence programs in line with overall country strategy.
  • Effectively manage risk and commercial returns on defence projects.
  • Managing existing client relationships to ensure exceptional delivery outcomes by our team while establishing and executing strategic account plans to build business.
  • Identifying and developing key talent to support our defence initiatives, from prospecting to delivery.
  • Building trusted relationships with defence and civilian key stakeholders.
  • Establishing strong relations with third‑party partners to create and deliver successful project outcomes for Canadian Defence clients.
  • Undertaking market research and analyzing trends in order to create a comprehensive and strategic plan for business growth.
  • Work closely with other national defence leads within Turner & Townsend to share knowledge, lessons learned, project information, and resource knowledge to grow and enhance the defence division globally.
  • Represent Turner & Townsend at conferences, working groups, and industry events.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive experience within the defence sector, including consulting, government, military, or industry, with a demonstrated track record of delivering complex programs and projects.
  • Strong understanding of Canadian defence procurement processes, including experience working with or alongside organizations such as DND and Canadian Armed Forces.
  • Experience shaping, winning, and delivering complex defence programs, including involvement in major pursuits and bid processes.
  • Experience working within or alongside the Canadian defence ecosystem (e.g., government, military, or industry); prior senior military officer experience considered an asset.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
  • Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
  • RRSP option with company matching
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
  • Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
  • We believe in work‑life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
  • A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
  • Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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