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Description

CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. With more than 70 years of innovation, CAE delivers advanced virtual-to-live training solutions that help improve aviation safety, maintain defence force readiness, and enhance patient outcomes worldwide. Operating in more than 35 countries with over 9,000 employees and 160 sites and training locations, CAE trains more than 220,000 civil and defence crewmembers and thousands of healthcare professionals annually.

To support operations in Comox, British Columbia, CAE is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to oversee teams responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of training equipment and simulator systems. This role is accountable for ensuring equipment availability, reliability, and performance in alignment with contractual Performance Based Accountability (PBA) requirements and key operational metrics.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead maintenance teams responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance activities on training equipment, hardware, and software systems.
- Provide leadership and guidance in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues across a variety of technologies, including computer systems, networking, audio/video distribution systems, avionics, hydraulic systems, visual systems, and related training devices.
- Ensure training devices remain operational, reliable, and available to support internal and external customers.
- Identify, track, analyze, and report recurring and potential system issues.
- Collaborate with technical experts and stakeholders to develop and implement corrective actions and long-term solutions.
- Utilize maintenance management systems and databases to document and track maintenance activities, repairs, testing, validation activities, and parts inventory.
- Schedule maintenance personnel to ensure appropriate shift coverage and uninterrupted support of training operations.
- Establish work priorities to support required Training Availability Window targets and contractual availability and reliability objectives.
- Monitor operational performance metrics, including downtime, lost training time, and equipment availability.




- Coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance activities to ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable provincial legislation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, team effectiveness, and operational performance.

Minimum Qualifications

- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a leadership role with responsibility for multiple direct reports.
- Technical college diploma in Electronics, Aviation Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and ten (10) years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience in a technical or operational setting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience troubleshooting and supporting complex hardware and software systems.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Canadian Security Clearance.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods Program registration.
- Eligibility to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a valid work permit.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience as a Simulator Technician.
- Experience in Information Technology (IT) or software systems integration.
- Experience supporting CAE simulators or equivalent training devices.
- Experience working within military, aviation, simulation, defence, or training environments.
- Experience managing maintenance operations supporting performance-based contracts or service-level commitments.

Benefits

- An environment where employee initiatives are recognized and valued.
- Autonomy within a high-visibility and accountable leadership role.
- A collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team environment.
- Opportunities for career growth within an international organization.
- Opportunities to travel within Canada and internationally, based on business requirements.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary projects and teams.




- Occasional work-from-home flexibility, where operationally appropriate.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
- Company benefits plan.
- Pension plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.

Échelle Salariale

Notre programme de rémunération globale comprend le salaire de base et les avantages sociaux. La rémunération finale est établie en fonction de l’expérience, des compétences, de l’emplacement et de l’équité interne. $91,000 - $136,400CAD

À propos de CAE

À CAE, notre mission est claire : contribuer à rendre le monde plus sécuritaire. Depuis près de 80 ans, nous faisons progresser l’innovation en simulation, en formation et en préparation aux missions afin de soutenir des opérations critiques partout dans le monde. Grâce à des technologies avancées, nous aidons nos clients à travailler plus intelligemment, plus rapidement et de façon plus durable. Joignez‑vous à une organisation guidée par sa raison d’être, où les idées audacieuses sont encouragées, où la collaboration fait avancer les choses et où votre développement alimente notre réussite commune.

Type d'emploi

Régulier

Égalité des chances et mesures d’adaptation

CAE s’engage à offrir des chances égales à tous les candidats, sans égard à la race, à la nationalité, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l’identité ou à l’expression de genre, à l’orientation sexuelle, au handicap, à la neurodiversité, au statut d’ancien combattant, à l’âge ou à toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Nous encourageons les personnes qui ne répondent pas à tous les critères à poser leur candidature. Des mesures d’adaptation raisonnables sont offertes au besoin — communiquez avec votre recruteur ou écrivez à CAECarrieres‑[email protected] .

Protection des données

Déclaration de confidentialité Nous utilisons parfois des outils appuyés par l’IA pour soutenir l’évaluation des candidatures, tout en gardant une prise de décision entièrement humaine. CAE remercie tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Toutefois, seules les personnes dont le profil et l’expérience répondent aux exigences du poste seront contactées.

📌 Maintenance/Technical Services Lead (Comox)
🏢 CAE
📍 Comox