Industry Liaison and Industrial & Technological Benefits (ITB) Manager Full-Time Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training. We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations. Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of cutting-edge defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Industry

Liaison and Industrial & Technological Benefits (ITB) Manager The Industry Liaison and ITB Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and managing Top Aces' Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) strategy and industrial participation activities in support of major Canadian defense and security programs. The position serves as the primary interface between Top Aces, Canadian industry partners, Indigenous organizations, academia, government stakeholders, and key subcontractors to maximize Canadian industrial participation and ensure compliance with contractual ITB obligations. Working closely with Business Development, Program Management, Legal, Supply Chain, Finance and external partners, the Industry Liaison and ITB Manager will identify, develop and manage strategic industrial partnerships that strengthen Top Aces' competitive position while supporting Canada's defense industrial priorities.

Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Identify,



qualify and manage ITB-eligible transactions and investments. Develop and maintain ITB credit forecasts, achievement projections and risk assessments, including identification of potential shortfalls and corrective actions. Maintain auditable records supporting all ITB claims and credits.

Monitor evolving Canadian industrial policy, defense industrial priorities and ITB program guidance. Serve as Top Aces' primary industry liaison for strategic Canadian industrial partnerships. Develop relationships with SMEs, Indigenous businesses, defense contractors, technology firms, academic institutions and research organizations.

Facilitate industrial engagement activities, industry days and partner workshops. Maintain a database of qualified Canadian suppliers and strategic industry partners. Support development and implementation of Indigenous participation strategies.

Engage

Indigenous businesses and organizations to identify partnership opportunities. Work closely with Indigenous Partner Managers and program teams to maximize Indigenous economic participation. Assist in tracking and reporting Indigenous participation commitments, outcomes and supporting documentation.

Lead industry participation and ITB content development for proposals. Support competitive assessments of industrial participation approaches. Develop industrial participation roadmaps and execution plans.

Ensure industrial participation commitments are incorporated into program execution plans. Coordinate across functional teams to align subcontracting, supplier development and industrial participation activities. Track, report and present achievement of contractual obligations and key performance indicators.





Develop and maintain performance metrics related to ITB commitments and industrial participation objectives. Identify risks to ITB performance and develop mitigation strategies.

Education and/or Work Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, Procurement, International Business or a related discipline. Master's degree or MBA considered an asset. Direct experience with Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy.

Experience developing or managing industrial participation, offsets, supply chain or partnership programs.

Experience with ITB credit modelling, reporting, audit support or compliance documentation considered an asset. Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Excellence, Service, Integrity … Together. Strong understanding of Canadian defense procurement and industrial policy.

Knowledge of ITB requirements, Value Proposition assessments and industrial participation frameworks. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships across complex programs.

Strong organizational, project management and data management capabilities.

Assets

Experience working with Indigenous businesses and organizations. Existing relationships within the Canadian defense industrial base. Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisor immediately.

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR: Position requires Level IIClearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level; At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity. #

📌 Industry Liaison and Industrial & Technological Benefits (ITB) Manager (Dorval)
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