Lead CADSI’s international event operations from its Ottawa office, using strategic planning and stakeholder coordination to showcase Canada’s defence industry globally.
This full time permanent Director role reports to the Associate Vice President, Event Operations. You will lead the Canada Pavilion program, international trade shows, missions, briefings, and receptions. Success requires managing suppliers, government partners, budgets, contracts, logistics, communications, and cross-functional delivery.
Key Responsibilities: Lead CADSI’s international events portfolio and Canada Program delivery
Manage pavilion suppliers, contracts, exhibit space, and reception venues
Deliver Canada Market Briefing, Maple Hour, and Canada Reception
Coordinate government partners, speakers, delegations, and international organizers
Oversee branding,



logistics, reporting, marketing, and on-site execution
Requirements: Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum three years’ progressive large-scale event or program management experience
Experience managing budgets, contracts, suppliers, logistics, and complex workflows
Knowledge of government-industry collaboration and Canada’s defence ecosystem
International travel ability; bilingual English and French considered an asset
Bring international event leadership, stakeholder relations, and operational expertise to CADSI’s global defence and security programming.

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📌 Director International Event Operations (Quebec City)
🏢 CADSI International
📍 Quebec City