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.

📌 Director International Event Operations (Montreal)
🏢 CADSI International
📍 Montreal