Posting Details

- - Posted :July 30, 2026

- Full-Time
- Hybrid
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Showing 1 locationDorval Head Office
Trans Canada
Dorval, QC H9P1J1, CAN
Dorval Head Office
Trans Canada
Dorval, QC H9P1J1, CAN

Job Details

Description

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an chance 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.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative 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

Join our team

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.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB)

- Develop and execute ITB strategies for major defense procurements.
- Support the development of ITB Value Propositions during capture and proposal phases.
- 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.
- Establish internal processes, controls and governance practices to track, validate and document ITB activities.
- Coordinate preparation and submission of ITB plans, reports, compliance documentation and supporting records.
- Maintain auditable records supporting all ITB claims and credits.




- Liaise with government regarding ITB requirements and act as the focal point for ITB audits, verification activities and compliance reviews.
- Monitor evolving Canadian industrial policy, defense industrial priorities and ITB program guidance.

Industry Engagement and Partnership Development

- 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.
- Identify opportunities for collaborative development, workshare arrangements and technology partnerships.
- Facilitate industrial engagement activities, industry days and partner workshops.
- Negotiate and support teaming agreements, MOUs and partnership frameworks.
- Maintain a database of qualified Canadian suppliers and strategic industry partners.

Indigenous Engagement

- 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.

Capture and Proposal Support

- Contribute directly to bid strategies for major Canadian defense programs.
- Lead industry participation and ITB content development for proposals.
- Support competitive assessments of industrial participation approaches.

📌 Industry Liaison and Industrial (Dorval)
🏢 Top Aces
📍 Dorval