Lead strategic growth as the Business Development Director with CAE Defence & Security Canada. This hybrid role emphasizes program pursuit success while enhancing key partner and customer relationships.

The Business Development

Director is tasked with driving capture activities and crafting growth strategies tailored to Canadian defence markets. You will oversee a team to develop and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities while ensuring proper engagement with stakeholders. The position demands a blend of strategic insight and hands-on execution across various defence domains, including air and naval sectors. Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and mentor Business Development Managers and Capture Managers
- Execute business development strategies aligned with growth goals




- Manage a diverse pipeline of defence market opportunities
- Drive the Lead-to-Award process from inception to execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for coordinated efforts

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
- 15+ years in business development within Canadian defence
- 10+ years in Canadian procurement processes
- Proven experience leading high-performing teams
- Ability to obtain NATO Secret Security Clearance

Shape the future of defense initiatives at CAE with your expertise in strategic engagement and business development.

📌 Business Development Director at CAE D&S Canada (Ottawa)
🏢 CAE
📍 Ottawa